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    witches on Macbeth and Banquo. In the play ’Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare‚ the witches play an important role and influence the characters‚ the plot‚ the theme and the audience. They help construct the play and without them it would have been a totally different story line. The three weird sisters affect Macbeth’s acts and characters’ lives and orientate the plot. They are related to most of the themes and appeal the audience’s attention.  The witches have a strong effect on Macbeth’s character; they

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    Macbeth and Banquo were on there way back from a battle when 3 witch’s show up they thought they were seeing things because what person would be in a battle field with blood and body’s on the ground. Macbeth and Banquo walked up to them and one of the itch’s started to say “All hail Macbeth Thane of Cawdor”‚ Macbeth thought they were just saying stuff cause they were crazy.So Banquo wanted to ask what they seen in his future and they just told him “All hail Macbeth and Banquo”. Macbeth will kill

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    1.Who accompanies Banquo at the opening of Act 2? What is his relation to Banquo? Fleance is the one who accompanies Banquo. He is his son. 2.What is Macbeth’s hallucination before he murders Duncan? What does this mean? Macbeth’s hallucination is a dagger which he wants to grasp but of course he can’t‚ and he realizes that he is seeing the dagger that he plans to use in the murder‚ a dagger which beckons him toward King Duncan’s door‚ and a dagger upon which appear thick drops of blood. He understands

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    Macbeth Character Analysis

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    Macbeth Thane of Glamis and Cawdor General in the King’s army Physical description and traits: Macbeth is ambitious‚ as well as superstitious‚ he is known for his military prowess‚ boldness and bravery. He is peerless‚ affectionate‚ loyal‚ dominant in imposing stern terms upon he vanquished. He is hubris‚ as well as an opportunist. He has a conscience‚ which hinders him at first in securing the crown. Role in Play: Macbeth is the protagonist‚ he is also the tragic hero. Role in the Plot:

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    Banquo lies on the side of the river after being ambushed by Macbeth’s hit men. 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 end of Act III‚ Scene 3. After Banquo’s murder. (Lying) Here I lie‚ cold‚ wet‚ alone and betrayed on my death bed. Is this what I deserve? Have I been dealt a hand fair to the way I have lived my life? No‚ I know that I lived my life justly. I acted on my beliefs

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    Banquo In Macbeth Act 2

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    order‚ and his murder produces chaos. However this was most likely a response to the then current political situation rather than an attempt to represent history as Macbeth was actually an admired and stable king. The then King for whom the play was performed (James I and VI) was believed to be a descendant of Banquo and consequently Banquo is represented as being on the side of good. The murder of Duncan is almost disused given the scene that comes first has many bloody images.  In addition‚ there are

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    Banquo

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    Banquo is a character in William Shakespeare’s 1606 play Macbeth. In the play‚ he is at first an ally to Macbeth and they are together when they meet the Three Witches. After prophesying that Macbeth will become king‚ the witches tell Banquo that he will not be king himself‚ but that his descendants will be. Later‚ Macbeth in his lust for power sees Banquo as a threat and has him murdered; Banquo’s son‚ Fleance‚ escapes. Banquo’s ghost returns in a later scene‚ causing Macbeth to react with alarm

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    Character Analysis: Macbeth

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    Lady Macbeth: Hello‚ Everyone. Gee‚ I never thought that I’d be here. I never really saw this as a problem‚ you see. Just a little nudging here and there.. I thought it was common among spouses*breaks down in tears* Group Councilor stands: There there‚ it’s alright. Why don’t you just start from the beginning and take your time. If it gets too uncomfortable‚ you may stop at any time. Is that alright? LM: Yes‚ thank you. I suppose I should come right out and say it. I’m.. I’m… a pusher Macbeth: *scoff*

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    both start of different Macbeth starts of a short manifestation of the witches and then move to a armed site‚ where the Scottish King Duncan hears the information that is generals‚ Macbeth and Banquo‚ have overcome two divide invading armies. Macbeth is also brained washed by his wife. Lady Macbeth makes him go insane. She makes him do things that he didn’t want to she got into his head so bad. She wants him to murder King Duncan in order to obtain thecrown. Lady Macbeth already has everything planned

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    Macbeth‚ the main character in the Shakespeare play with the same name‚ is a very complex and interesting character. Throughout the play Macbeth exposes his overwhelming thirst for power. Macbeth attains this power by a eliminating those who stand in his way. It is Macbeth’s ever growing thirst for power that exposes him as a cruel hearted individual and ultimately causes his downfall. At the beginning of the play‚ Macbeth is exposed as a coward. In the open of Act 1‚ Scene 7‚ Macbeth ponders the

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