Question

What reason does Macbeth give for ordering the murder of Banquo and his son?

 A. He wants to prevent Banquo's son from becoming king as the witches predicted. 
B. He thinks that Banquo will try to kill him to gain the crown for his family. C. He is offended that Banquo has not come to the castle to pay him respect as the new king. 
D. He believes that Banquo and his son are guilty of many crimes and should be punished.

Answer 1

I believe it is A.

Macbeth was very paranoid about Banquo's son taking his place as king.

Answer 2

The reason that Macbeth gives for ordering the murder of Banquo and his son is: " He wants to prevent Banquo's son from becoming king as the witches predicted" (Option A).

Who is Macbeth?

Macbeth is the brave general  - the Thane of Glamis in the army of King Duncan.

Due to paranoia, he decides that he must kill anyone who stands in the way to him becoming king.

Thus it is correct to state that The reason that Macbeth gives for ordering the murder of Banquo and his son is: " He wants to prevent Banquo's son from becoming king as the witches predicted"

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