good and evil

“He’s here in double trust: 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 quote is said by Macbeth; talking about whether he should kill the king or not. This is obviously the double theme that is so apparent in this book. This double is the one between good and bad. One part of him is telling him that the king has done nothing wrong and in fact that he should praise the king rather than think of treason. But that other side along with his wife is telling him that he should kill the king and take his place when the children leave the country.