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    Malcolm‚ Macduff‚ and Banquo are all foils to Macbeth. They make Macbeth’s murderous behavior that much worse. Macbeth is blood thirsty‚ ambitious‚ a liar‚ and a trader. He betrayed the king right after receiving a reward for his job. He let the words of the witches get to him and jump start his ambitious murderous thoughts. Malcolm‚ on the other hand‚ is kind hearted. He fights for his country and his kingdom‚ not for blood like Macbeth. He cares about his homeland and loves its people dearly. He

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    Macbeth awakens shortly before the crack of dawn. He flick’s on the light‚ uses the dimmer and ponders when would be the perfect time to awaken Lady Macbeth. When he awakens Lady Macbeth he will disclose the breaking news of killing Banquo. Lady Macbeth is deep into her sleep and waking her up is not the brightest idea. When she doesn’t get her rest she is extremely irritable. The pain of killing Banquo is gnawing at him. He cannot handle another moment alone without her knowing. He also has to prepare

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    Banquo monologue

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    Banquo and Fleance flee into the forest‚ Banquo knows that Macbeth killed Duncan and that Macbeth nows wants Banquo dead‚ He reflects on Macbeth’s and his own behavior since the prophecies made by the witches‚ as well as reflecting on Fleance and the person he is to become. The start of Act III‚ Scene 1. Just before Banquo’s murder. Banquo: You have it now‚ Thane of Cawdor‚ just as the witches promised. You killed the king of Scotland so you could take the throne‚ (point to crowd) I know you

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    In some renditions of The Tragedy of Macbeth‚ by William Shakespeare‚ Banquo’s ghost is played by an actor on stage who sits in Macbeth’s chair. In other renditions Banquo is not onstage so the audience does not see him. Banquo’s ghost should be played as an actor onstage because it creates dramatic irony‚ it clarifies the scene for the audience‚ and it creates a bond between the audience and Macbeth as it relates to tragic hero elements. Banquo’s ghost needs to be played as an actor on stage because

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    Macbeth Act 2- Symbolism Stars Aren’t Shining: Symbolizes darkness and midnight. Banquo is struggling against ambition. When Banquo talks to his son Fleance he notices Stars Aren’t Shining. One quote form Scene 1 mentions that He prays for angels to “restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives way to in repose”‚ (2‚ 1‚ 7-8) which symbolized midnight. Sleep: Symbolizes innocence‚ purity‚ and peace of mind. when Macbeth said wicked dreams abuse‚ it relates back to the dream that Banquo

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    Character of Banquo

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    Macbeth: Plot Summary (Acts 3‚ 4 and 5) Act 3‚ Scene 1 Act III opens at the royal castle on the day of a great feast to celebrate Macbeth’s coronation. Banquo is the first to enter the great dining hall. The prophecy of the Witches races through his mind‚ and he begins to believe that Macbeth himself was responsible for the fulfillment of the Hags’ prediction. He thinks upon his own destiny as foretold by the Witches. If Macbeth is now king‚ Banquo is sure to father future kings. A trumpet sounds

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    Banquo Monologue

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    Banquo’s thoughts on the Prophesy [Banquo and his family are having supper in the dining room at their home. Banquo looks down to the ground‚ pondering.] Fleance: What is bothering you father? Banquo: Nothing of your concern Fleance. Banquo: Singing and cheering echo through the vibrant sounds of this lovely Lochaber night in celebration after our victory over the traitor Mcdonwald. Our home is imbued with the enveloping feeling of content as our mouths are glutted with food. I watch as my wife

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    Year: 2013 Macbeth was written by Shakespeare between 1603 and 1606‚ during James I’s reign. It is considered one of his darkest and most powerful tragedies. The story begins as one of a loyal and honourable hero of Scotland. However‚ Macbeth ’s character changes gradually during the play. A powerful ambition for power causes him to make sinister decisions that bring him only despair‚ guilt and madness. One of these decisions is to kill his friend Banquo because the witches that appeared

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    In the play of Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ Act II Scene I is where Shakespeare alters the mood and the tone he previously sets in Act I. The character Macbeth is given the task to kill King Duncan of Scotland to steal the throne. This doesn’t only cause Macbeth to have a guilty conscience on the night of the murder but also questions his masculinity and his loyal warrior image as well. In Act I‚ Macbeth is adored by many and Duncan has deep admiration for him. Duncan is also favored to be a very

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    Sir Banquo Monologue

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    The death of sir Banquo‚ he was murdered. By two of the most powerful people in the kingdom‚ the same two I overheard. The same two I serve‚ the same two that can make a lowly servant such as I disappear with a snap of their fingers. A death that could be as gruesome and painful as they wish. For the two capable of killing sir Banquo‚ it is likely they wouldn’t even flinch for one such as I. For one such as I‚ a whim is all

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