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What reason does Banquo give to explain why he has been unable to sleep?
In Act 2 Scene 1 of the Shakespearean play 'Macbeth', Banquo and his son Fleance met in the court of Macbeth's castle at Inverness. Banquo explained that he had been unable to sleep. He said that 'cursed thoughts' [Line 8] were keeping him awake. Most likely, he was referring to the witches' predictions of his fathering a long line of kings of Scotland, in Act 1 Scene 2.
What does Banquo's talk with Fleance signify?
In "Macbeth," Banquo's conversation with his son, Fleance emits a heavy element of foreboding. The night is dark, starless and Banquo is entertaining dark thoughts. It's unclear exactly what dark thoughts he's entertaining, but he is definitely restless. The talk signifies bad things to come
What was the significance of Banquo's talk with Fleance?
Banquo's talk with Fleance was significant for the explicit concern over the violence of nature, and the implied concern over the witches' predictions. In Act 2 Scene 1 of the Shakespearean play, Banquo met with his son in the courtyard of Macbeth's castle at Inverness. He let Fleance know of his trouble sleeping. He was plagued with a concern over the uproar in nature, and the darkness of the night and of his own thoughts. It was possible that Banquo was tempted by the power that would be his as father to a long royal line. He also might have been considering what he could do to make the Scottish crown and throne his as well as those of his descendants. In Lines 8-9, he prayed for deliverance from the 'cursed thoughts that nature/Gives way to in repose!'
How do banquos thoughts compare with Macbeths?
Well, Banquo's mind does not appear to be full of scorpions as Macbeth says his is.
What explanation did Banquo give for why he had not slept?
Banquo spoke to his son Fleance of an inability to sleep. He admitted to being troubled by the violence of the weather and the starlessness of the night. He implied being troubled by thoughts of the witches' predictions. In Act 2 Scene 1 of the Shakespearean play, he specified the heavenly refusal to give mortals a moon and star lit night. He also specified the 'cursed thoughts' that kept him awake. Those thoughts well might have been full of musings over the considerable royal power and wealth that had been promised by the three witches to his descendants. He well might have wondered how far he and Macbeth would go to realize their separate predictions in their own lifetimes and to their own benefits.
What agreement is reached by Macbeth and Banquo at the end of the scene?
Macbeth has to convince the murderers that Banquo is evil and needs to be killed so he says that the recent famine going on at that time is Banquo's fault. The murderers are only poor men who are trying to feed their family so they believe Macbeth, and eventually kill Banquo, though Banquo's son, Fleance, escapes.
What is the difference between the reaction of Macbeth and Banquo to the visit by the witches What oppositions are established about their characters and interests at this point in the play?
Macbeth is intrigued and tempted by the prophecies of the witches, while Banquo is skeptical and cautious. This shows Macbeth's willingness to entertain thoughts of ambition and power, while Banquo remains loyal and honorable. The opposition established is that Macbeth is more easily swayed by the idea of fulfilling the prophecies, whereas Banquo maintains a more moral and steadfast nature.
When was Banquo created?
Banquo was created in 1603.
Who is the guest of honor at the banquet in MacBeth's castle?
The ghost of Banquo.
Who kills Banquo in the play?
Macbeth kills Banquo in the play and then Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth.
Who is banquo's son?
Banquo's son is Fleance.
What is banquo's last name?
Banquo's last name was not given.
