Because they do things in threes. They had three prophecies for Macbeth and now they have three for Banquo.
MacBeth meets the three witches with lady MacBeth
He dreamed of the three witches, and then confided in Macbeth about his dreams. Macbeth replied that he hadn't thought of the three weird sister, which was a lie.
The three witches described Banquo as 'lesser than Macbeth, and greater'. They meant that Banquo was lesser, because he held the same job title whereas Macbeth became Thane of Cawdor in additiion to Thane of Glamis. Banquo didn't get to advance past being Captain. But Macbeth received another noble title, and would become king. Nevertheless, Banquo was greater, because he didn't have Macbeth's fatal flaw of raging ambition and manipulability. Banquo also was greater, because he was going to be the ancestor of a long line of kings. But Macbeth would hold and lose his title, and would have no descendants to succeed him.
The Weird Sisters greet the two men with distinct prophecies. Banquo is told though he would not be king, he would be the father of kings. Macbeth was told he is already is the Thane of Cawdor and he will be king,
Because Macbeth is planning to kill Banquo and Fleance. Banquo states that none of Macbeth's family would be next in line for King but his family will. Macbeth sees the three witches to check that what Banquo was saying is correct.
Banquo is referring to the three witches who have just delivered prophecies to Macbeth and himself in Act 1, Scene 3 of William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth." He calls them "weird women" because their appearance and actions are strange and mysterious.
In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the three witches are the ones who make the prophecies about Macbeth becoming king. In addition to Lady Macbeth, Macbeth himself learns about the prophecies from the witches and later seeks them out for more information. Ultimately, Macbeth's actions are driven by his desire to fulfill the prophecies and maintain his position as king.
MacBeth meets the three witches with lady MacBeth
The three witches predict that Macbeth will become the Thane of Cawdor and then the King of Scotland. They also predict that Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne, sparking Macbeth's ambition and actions to make the prophecies come true.
Macbeth and Banquo met the Three Witches after their battle, who prophesied their futures.
The three witches appear in Act 1, Scene 1 and Act 1, Scene 3 of Shakespeare's play Macbeth. They meet Macbeth and Banquo on the heath and deliver prophecies that set the events of the play in motion.
Banquo gets mad at the three witches.
Macbeth [d. August 15, 1057] didn't request Banquo's presence anywhere after talking to the three witches. He spoke to the witches in Act 4 Scene 1. Banquo already was dead at that time. The three murderers had killed him in Act 3 Scene 3. Instead, Macbeth requested Banquo's presence at a banquet after the murder of King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040] and Macbeth's coronation the next day at Scone. This request was well after the first meeting of Banquo and Macbeth with the three witches.
At the beginning of the play "Macbeth," Macbeth is a Scottish general who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will become king. Banquo is another Scottish general and a loyal friend to Macbeth. The witches' prophecy that Banquo's descendants will be kings creates tension between Banquo and Macbeth, setting off the tragic events of the play.
The witches say to Banquo, "Lesser than Macbeth, and greater. Not so happy, yet much happier. Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none." These prophecies suggest that Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne instead of him.
In scene 3 of act 1 in Macbeth, the external conflict arises between Banquo and Macbeth when they encounter the three witches. The witches make prophecies that spark jealousy and ambition in Macbeth, leading to a power struggle between the two friends as Macbeth becomes consumed by thoughts of becoming king.
He dreamed of the three witches, and then confided in Macbeth about his dreams. Macbeth replied that he hadn't thought of the three weird sister, which was a lie.