(I.iii.53). They also tell Banquo‚ “Thou shalt get kings‚ though thou be none” (I.iii.70). This means that Banquo will not be a king‚ but his children will gain power. Because the witches say that Banquo’s children will gain power‚ Macbeth will have to lose his future power as king to Banquo’s children. Macbeth is destined to gain
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readers cheer him on. However‚ throughout the play‚ readers’ views on Macbeth change. Instead of being seen as the protagonist‚ Macbeth develops into the antagonist. Two key death scenes further this image of Macbeth: the murder and attempted murder of Banquo and his son‚ Fleance; and the murders of Lady Macduff and her son. Macbeth’s ascension to the throne wasn’t irregular for the time: killing the current king to inherit the throne had happened before in Scotland’s history. In 878 A.D.‚ the Scottish
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“As the weird women promised: and I fear‚ Thou play’dst most foully for’t; yet it was said. It should not stand in thy posterity‚/but that myself should be the root and father/Of many Kings.” -Banquo‚ Act 3‚ Scene 1 These lines are very important to the story of Macbeth‚ because it shows that Banquo is finally figuring out that Macbeth may have done something terrible to become king. The witches claimed Macbeth would first be Thane of Cawdor‚ then Thane of Glamis and finally King. He realizes
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Macbeth! Hail to thee‚ thane of Glamis!;/ All hail‚ Macbeth! Hail to thee‚ thane of Cawdor!;/ All hail‚ Macbeth‚ that shalt be king hereafter!” (I‚ iii‚ 48-50). They also say to Banquo “Thou shalt get kinds‚ though thou be none.;/ So all hail‚ Macbeth and Banquo!” (I‚ iii‚ 68-69). This is saying that although Banquo will not be king‚ his descendants will be. Shortly after this first encounter with the three weird sisters‚ Macbeth is encountered by two men named Ross and Angus that bring news to
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When Macbeth killed king Duncan‚ the effects were widespread throughout Scotland. Some of the effects were good some were bad‚ and they affected both the rich and the poor. Shakespeare uses the minor characters in the play‚ such as The Old Man‚ Banquo and the Son of Macduff‚ to show us this. The Old Man (Act II‚4) symbolizes the common man in Scotland. He Also shows the effects of Macbeth’s rule on Scotland. More specifically he shows how life for the common man has been dissolved into chaos
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‘Lesser than Macbeth and greater‚ Not so happy‚ yet much happier.’ Q. By detailed consideration of what he says and does‚ show whether you agree with what he witness says about Banquo. Answer: Like Macbeth‚ Banquo was a brave and able soldier.(refer to the two battles) But it is here that the similarities between the two ends. For‚ while Macbeth was urged by the witches’ predictions‚ to take steps to gain that which was promised‚ any such actions was opposed to Banquo’s loyalty. We more
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I‚ Macbeth‚ stand here in front of you‚ to acknowledge and remember the noble Banquo‚ Thane of Lochaber‚ and the admirable life he lead. It is here‚ in Inverness‚ under these fine stone walls‚ that we gather to mourn this tragic passing‚ and the “strong sorrow” (2:3:135) it has brought to us all. Banquo was a truly memorable man‚ who possessed qualities that let him be a man of “wisdom‚ amazement‚ temperance‚ and energy” (2:3:16-17). He will be remembered as a man who was endowed with true loyalty
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because of his ghastly nightmares. While the witches are talking‚ Macbeth and Banquo enter the area. Macbeth proclaims that he has never seen a day "so fair and foul." (Act 1‚ Scene 3‚ Line 38) This is reminiscent of the weird sisters’ statement in Act 1‚ Scene 1 that "fair is foul and foul is fair." This is a prominent theme in the play‚ as it beautifully expresses the macabre state of affairs within Macbeth and without. Banquo‚ after seeing the witches‚ becomes horrified by their hideous appearances
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as Lady Macbeth wants him killed. However‚ Macbeth not so sure. REGICIDE. 2. Macbeth killing his friend but enemy‚ Banquo and attempting to kill his son‚ Fleance. Macbeth persuades Banquo to go out for a ride with his son while the banquet is taking place. Unfortunately‚ Banquo doesn’t know his plan‚ as he has arranged for him and his son to be murdered. "It is concluded. Banquo‚ thy soul’s flight‚ If it find heaven‚ must find it tonight." VIOLENCE 1. Execution of the Thane of Cawdor. Duncan
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evening to celebrate the coronation of King Malcolm and the passing of the watchful tyranny of Macbeth. While we savour the glory of victory‚ we must acknowledge a great loss. It is my duty to pay homage to my brother Thane and worthy friend‚ Banquo. Banquo has long been a loyal son of Scotland. Given the overwhelming chaos that ensued his death we have not found a setting suitable to reflect upon his life. Tonight‚ we have that setting to revere his life as a callous warrior‚ a loving father and
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