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Macbeth lies to Banquo by telling him that he doesn't spend time thinking about the witches' prophecies, while in reality, Macbeth is preoccupied with the idea of securing his own power and eliminating any potential threats to his throne, including Banquo and his descendants.

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Why did the witches from Macbeth tell banquo three prophecies?

Because they do things in threes. They had three prophecies for Macbeth and now they have three for Banquo.


What does banquo dream of?

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.


Who kills Banquo in the play?

Macbeth kills Banquo in the play and then Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth.


What do the witcher tell banquo about his future?

In Shakespeare's "Macbeth," the witches tell Banquo that he will be "lesser than Macbeth, and greater," implying that while he won't achieve the same level of power as Macbeth, he will be more morally upright. They also prophesy that his descendants will be kings, suggesting that although Banquo himself may not attain the throne, his lineage will eventually rule. This duality highlights the contrast between Banquo's integrity and Macbeth's ambition.


What does Banquo ask Macbeth about the experience?

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.


What was the name of Macbeth's best friend?

Macbeth's best friend was Banquo. They fought together in battle before Macbeth's rise to power.


What does Macbeth see at the party that no one else does?

Macbeth sees the ghost of the recently murdered Banquo.


Who played in The Killing?

Macbeth kills Banquo in the play and then Banquo's ghost haunts Macbeth.


Is Lady Macbeth aware that Macbeth has planned the death of Banquo and fleance?

No, Lady Macbeth is not aware that Macbeth has planned the death of Banquo and Fleance.


In English literature who kills Banquo in Macbeth?

Macbeth's soldiers do not kill Banquo, Macbeth hires three murderers to do the job.


What is Macbeth's suspicion in act 3?

In Act 3 of Macbeth, Macbeth becomes suspicious that Banquo poses a threat to his throne. He worries that Banquo's descendants will inherit the crown, as the witches prophesied. This suspicion leads Macbeth to plot Banquo's murder.


Why doesn't Macbeth confide in Banjo?

*Banquo. Macbeth's best friend is Banquo, but he is also Macbeth's enemy. After the meeting with the witches, Macbeth finds out that he will become the Thane of Cawdor and the King of Scotland. Eventually, he achieves both of these prophecies. Banquo, Macbeth, and Lady Macbeth are the only people that know about the witches. Banquo becomes suspicious of Macbeth because Macbeth fulfills the prophecy after King Duncan is murdered, and Macbeth acknowledges this fact. Basically, Macbeth doesn't trust Banquo.