Loyalty to Macbeth
Macbeth, as a brave general who devoted himself in serving his monarch, wins trust and faith from the king, Duncan. Duncan’s reliance on Macbeth is clearly shown in Act 1, scene 2. Praising Macbeth’s bravery, Duncan calls him as a “worthy gentleman”. The captain’s descriptions of Macbeth in war also reveal the captain’s respect and strong credence towards Macbeth. “Brave Macbeth…deserves that name” says the captain, describing how he has been crushing the rebels with outstanding courage. Both Duncan and the captain share their admiration for Macbeth throughout their conversation.
Banquo, a good friend of Macbeth, demonstrates his fellowship with “[his] noble partner”. Banquo worries about “[his] partner [going] rapt” with greedy hope of gaining the crown.
The most frantic follower of Macbeth is definitely the Lady Macbeth. She desires Macbeth to take an action to grab the throne and wants to make herself a queen of the Scotland. Although desires for herself come strong, it is her loyalty towards Macbeth that lies in the basis of such behaviors. When Macbeth feels uncomfortable killing his leader, she encourages her husband by giving a powerful speech: “We fail? But screw your courage to the sticking-place, and we’ll not fail.”