How Does Banquo Change In Macbeth

In the Shakespearean play Macbeth, the main character is seen as a tragic hero. The character of Macbeth appears to be an extreme form of paranoia in relation to today's society. This character changes the way the world works, by altering the natural order of his kingdom. An old man describes how the world is upside-down: "Threescore and ten I can remember well, within the volume of which time I have seen hours dreadful and things strange: but this sore night hath trifled former knowings." (2, 4, 1-4) The public image of Macbeth changes from noble to irrational because of his actions and this can be seen through the opinions of the royal family, Banquo, and the Macduffs.

In the beginning, Macbeth is viewed by the royal family, especially
As evidence of their respect for each other, Macbeth and Banquo fought together in the army as generals. Different characters discuss the heroic defeat of Macdonwald and Duncan says, "Dismay'd not this our captains, Macbeth and Banquo?" (1, 2 32-33) Furthermore, Banquo and Macbeth express their friendship by keeping each other company. This can be seen when they always talk together and they also meet the Three Witches together. The Third Witch says "Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none: so all hail Macbeth and Banquo." (1, 3, 67-68) Although the public is unaware of this conversation, people still see the two characters always together. Banquo's perspective only changes right before he dies. During the murder of Banquo, his son, Fleance, escapes and he tells him to watch out for Macbeth and to avenge his death. As his last words, Banquo screams out, "O, treachery! Fly, good Fleance, fly, fly, fly! Thou mayst revenge. O slave!" (3, 3, 15-16) Hence, the change in the public image of Macbeth is shown through the friendship of
The Macduffs, including Macduff, Lady Macduff, and their son, see Macbeth as heroic in the beginning, as do many other characters in the play. Many noblemen are there at the King's ceremony and Duncan announces their victory by saying, "My plenteous joys, wanton in fullness, seek to hide themselves in drops of sorrow." (1, 4, 33-34) Lady Macduff and her son accepts Macbeth's rule of Scotland because they did not flee for the country. She does not believe that Macbeth would send murderers to kill her because she has done no harm to anyone. Lady Macduff speaks to herself after a messenger comes, and she