Upon learning that Malcolm is officially heir to the throne, Macbeth displays his shame for his thoughts of murder by explaining "Stars, hide your fires;/Let the light see not my dark and deep desires” (Document A) At this point, Macbeth reveals his fear of the very idea that has taken hold within him, suggesting that he has the ability to resist the temptation of the witches. Unlike Lady Macbeth, who immediately begins planning the assassination of King Duncan and eventually convinces Macbeth to join her, Macbeth is reluctant to commit the murder. Macbeth's initial hesitation reveals the possibility that he is allowing evil thoughts to take hold of him through persuasion from Lady Macbeth or by himself, as opposed to those thoughts forcing their way into reality against his will. If this is the case, the murder of King Duncan was entirely within Macbeth's control. Shortly after, Macbeth explains to his wife that he “did the deed” (Document C). Unlike Lady Macbeth, who is incapable of murdering the king herself, Macbeth reveals that he alone has the power to murder King Duncan. After murdering him, Macbeth decides to take more control of the events around him. Because of the fear instilled in him by the strange sisters, Macbeth murders Banquo. From now on, Macbeth tries to free himself from the control exercised over him by the strange sisters. Unfortunately, in trying to free himself, Macbeh finds himself even more entangled in the strings of the powerful strange sisters. The sisters' domination is not total, since they leave Macbeth the choice of how to act according to their prophecies. By giving him a choice, the strange sisters give Macbeth the ability to control how the prophecy comes true; however, they never allow him to change the final result. No matter how Macbeth acts, the witches' prophecies will eventually come true. Unlike Lady Macbeth, however, Macbeth takes his destiny upon himself, and