Macbeth homework

First, as I am his kinsman and his subject,
Strong both against the deed; then, as his host,
Who should against his murderer shut the door,
Not bear the knife myself.

This shows Macbeth saying that he is ment to be one of the kings most trusted men but he yet is still going kill him by a knife, he is saying that is wrong.

Besides, this Duncan
Hath borne his faculties so meek, hath been
So clear in his great office, that his virtues
Will plead like angels, trumpet-tongu’d, against
The deep damnation of his taking-off;

In this passage Macbeth is clearly indicating how much of a good king Duncan is praising his great aspects and saying the angels will acknowledge that once he dies. This is a lot of praise for a man he is willing to kill for his own benefit. Demonstrating how great he thinks of Duncan and the first peice demonstrating his guilt and disloyalty.

Overal you can tell he is contemplating whether or not he should participate in his pursuit to become king in a forceful action.