Macbeth Act 1, Scene 7

At the very beginning of this scene, Macbeth is deep in thought. He is very agitated by the idea of murdering Duncan. He begins to question if it should be done or not. At one point he concludes that he should not go through with the murder. His reasoning is explained in the phrase, "He's here in double trust: First, as I am his kinsman and his subject." However, Lady Macbeth is successful in convincing him that they should follow through with the murder. Macbeth is eager to prove to her that he is more of a man than she thinks he is. He is willing to go through with the murder as long as he is reassured that he will not take the blame for it.