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Who is Banquo referring to when he says weird women?
The three witches
What does banquo mean by the insane root in line 84 of scene 3?
Banquo is referring to potential dangers or consequences that may stem from Macbeth's sudden rise to power, suggesting that it could have come from a dangerous or unpredictable source. He is indicating his suspicion that the weird sisters and their prophecies may have played a role in Macbeth's transformation.
What were the weird women's first predictions for Macbeth and Banquo?
"All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Glamis" - what he already is "All hail Macbeth, hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor" - who lives "All hail Macbeth, that shalt be King herafter" and for Banquo they said his children will be kings
What details does Macbeth learn regarding banquo's plan for the afternoon?
Banquo: I dreamt last night of the three weird sisters. To you they have shown some truth. Macbeth: I think not of them.
Which of the weird sisters prophecies about banquo worries Macbeth the most?
Macbeth is most worried about the prophecy that Banquo's descendants will inherit the throne, as he fears losing his own grip on power and authority. This thought fuels his paranoia and leads to his decision to have Banquo and his son killed.
In the soliloquy that opens scene 1 what does banquo reveal that he knows about Macbeth what does Banquo decide to do?
That his crown will not go to his decedents, but instead will give his crown to Banquo's sons and grandsons. Banquo decides to go to the ceremonial banquet.
What physical feature did the witches have that made Banquo wonder if they might not be women?
they had beards.
Who dreams about the witches in act 2?
Banquo says, in Macbeth, "I dreamt last night of the three weird sisters. To you they have shown some truth."
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.
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 physical features did the witches have that made Banquo think they may not be women?
In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," Banquo describes the witches as having beards and choppy fingers, which are physical features typically associated with men. These features contribute to the witches' eerie and unnatural appearance, leading Banquo to question their gender.
What is the difference between Macbeth's and Banquo's reactions to the witches How will this affect the whole play?
Macbeth takes them more seriously than Banquo. There is nothing Banquo could do anyway to make his children become kings without him becoming a king himself. But Banquo, despite his lighthearted reaction to the witches, does not forget them. In Act II Scene 1 he says to Macbeth, "I dreamt last night of the three weird sisters. To you they have shown some truth." So perhaps there is not such a difference between their reactions after all.The difference between the witches' predictions for Macbeth and those for Banquo are that the ones for Macbeth are being fulfilled even as they speak, whereas Banquo's will not happen in his lifetime. There is no incentive for Banquo to try to hurry them on; there is such an incentive for Macbeth. It is this and not their reactions which send Macbeth and Banquo down separate paths in the play.
