We examined Macbeth's deteriorating moral character as evidence that this play is more a tragedy of character than of fate or fortune. Joshua discussed how it is Macbeth alone, without any encouragement. or knowledge of Lady Macbeth, who meticulously plots the murder of Banquo. We noted how this directly contrasts with the murder of Duncan and explored how Macbeth's description of " blackened night overcoming the day" metaphorically describes the decline of Macbeth's moral character. We then reviewed Joshua's study guide answers examining Banquo's suspicion that Macbeth had played "foully" for the crown, again invoking the "fair is foul and foul is fair" motif established in the play's opening scene.