fighter is essentially equal to that of Macbeth, so the two commoners that Macbeth hires would likely be no match for Banquo and his son. It is clear that the two murderers are commoners or men of low-class when Macbeth says to them, " How were you borne in hand, how crossed; the instruments; Who wrought with them" (3.1.81-83). They are men who have been thwarted and had their property taken away from them. They are members of the lower class who probably have little fighting skill in comparison with Macbeth and Banquo. To insure a high chance for success, Macbeth cannot afford to not be involved directly in the murderous
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