Macbeth: Shakespeare’s Comparisons and Contrasts Throughout Macbeth Shakespeare uses comparison and contrast to bring out characteristics of his main character‚ Macbeth. Shakespeare uses comparison with Duncan‚ Lady Macbeth‚ and Banquo to bring out aspects of Macbeth’s character. After hearing of Macbeth’s courageousness on the battlefield‚ Duncan‚ a good and honest king‚ bestows the tittle of Cawdor on Macbeth. The king then proclaims his son Malcolm to be Prince of Cumberland‚ in
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summons them to suffering the consequences occurs through Banquo’s inability to sleep. In Act II‚ scene i‚ the setting begins with Fleance pondering why his father‚ Banquo‚ has not gone to bed yet. Banquo goes on to tell his son about his sleepless nights because of something or someone restraining him from sleeping. Tired and restless‚ Banquo wearily states‚ “Hold my sword…Merciful powers retrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature give way to in repose‚” foreshadowing Banquo’s obliviousness to his
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thus is nothing‚ but to be safety thus – our fears in Banquo stick deep.” Macbeth does not say in his soliloquy why he fears Banquo; because Banquo heard the witches’ prophecy and probably suspected Macbeth of the murder of King Duncan. Macbeth feels that Banquo is naturally superior to him‚ and being near Banquo makes him feel ashamed. Immediately after the murder of King Duncan and his ascent to the throne‚ Macbeth arranges for the murder of Banquo. He would rather see “the frame of things disjoin
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because he felt threatened by his best friend’s kingly qualities. With the killing of Banquo‚ Macbeth loses all his conscience and becomes an assassin that turns killing into a game. Macbeth’s killing spree can only stop once he has been vanquished. Macbeth will never be able to
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bestfriend‚ Banqou‚ can be trusted. In one of the first scenes of the play the three witches tell him this after he killed King Duncan. The words start to drive him insane as he starts to believe that Banquo or his son‚ Fleance‚ may take the throne away from him. His sanity leads him to killing Banquo‚ making him so guilty that he breaks down at the State Banquet. Act 3 Scene 4‚ the Banquet scene‚ is one of the most significant scenes as it shows Macbeth has finally cracked as he goes insane in front
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fears that terrible consequences will come on Duncan’s death. He weighs out his reasons showing his unwillingness towards killing Duncan until his wife persuades him and plants the seeds for them to grow. As for friendships with other characters‚ Banquo may be pondering on how Macbeth will become king. He will have the most insight when Macbeth finally does kill Duncan because he has some kind of evidence against Macbeth. This could potentially jeopardise their friendship. Lady
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Macbeth and the witches are connected. Something good and bad could be happening at the same time SCENE 2 1. Why is King Duncan so pleased with Macbeth? Because he has won victory after victory 2. What does the Captain tell them about Macbeth‚ Banquo and the battle he was just in? He tells them they both should be honored and also to kill the Thane of Cawdor 3. Who is “the Norweyan lord”? He is Sweno 4. What news does Ross bring the King about the Thane of Cawdor? He announces that he comes
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in the prophecy‚ revealing his lust for power. 4. What message do the Weird Sisters give Banquo? His sons will be kings. 5. What word from the King to Macbeth and Banquo do Ross and Angus bring? Macbeth is bestowed the title of Thane of Cawdor. 6. Compare Macbeth’s character with Banquo’s as revealed in their reaction to the witches. Macbeth seems a bit fearful of the prophecy at first. Banquo notices and asks him why he fears “Things that sound so fair” (1.3.55). After the initial reaction
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« You would be so much more the man » The play Macbeth published in 1603 by Shakespeare presents the rise and the decadence‚ the decline of power of King Macbeth. After killing‚ in order‚ King Duncan‚ his two chamberlains‚ Macbeth’s general Banquo‚ Lady Macduff and her children‚ Macbeth manages to secure his power until Macduff battles with him and finally kills him. In the play‚ Shakespeare indicates features that make up an ideal man. Through various character’s representations and actions
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and Banquo’s son Fleance. Macbeth murdered Banquo for two reasons. The first reason was his fear of Banquo’s nobleness. In Macbeth’s soliloquy he states‚ “There’s something noble about him (Banquo) that makes me fear him. He’s willing to take risks‚ and his mind never stops working. He has the wisdom to act bravely but also safely. I’m not afraid of anyone but him…” Macbeth is worried that Banquo will reveal that Macbeth killed King Duncan since Banquo suspected Macbeth. Another reason was because
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