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Banquo had three reactions to the witches' predictions.
Specifically, his first reaction in Act 1 Scene 3 of the Shakespearean play was one of indifference, in lines 60-61. He refused to beg or fear them and their words, thoughts and deeds. His second reaction was one of jest about the insanity of listening to or believing in them, in lines 83-85. His final reaction was one of distrust of their motives, in lines 107 and in 122-126. He said that supernatural meddling with mortals followed hidden agendas and worked to a human's detriment.
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What physical feature did the witches have that made Banquo wonder if they might not be women?
they had beards.
What were Banquo's thoughts in Act 3 Scene 1?
In Act 3 Scene 1 of the Shakespearean play, Banquo was thinking about the witches' predictions for him and Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057]. He recalled first that the predictions had come true for Macbeth. Macbeth had gained a powerful noble title as Thane of Cawdor and then an even more powerful royal title as King of Scotland. Banquo considered that prediction as having come true with the help of foul means by Macbeth. Banquo recalled second that the witches had addressed him as father to a long line of kings. He considered it likely that the predictions could come true for him and his family line as well. Whatever direction he was heading with the thought was interrupted by Macbeth's arrival and greeting.
What did the prediction mean for Banquo?
The predictions meant that Macbeth wouldn't be succeeded, as King of Scotland, by any descendants that he might have. In Act 1 Scene 3 of the Shakespearean play, friends and fellow Generals Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] and Banquo were given three sets of predictions by the three witches. For Banquo, it was predicted that he'd be lesser and greater than Macbeth. That meant that he'd achieve greatness through a lower job title than Macbeth. It also was predicted that Banquo would be less happy and happier than Macbeth. That meant that he'd be more content with a less charmed, less fortunate, less prominent life than Macbeth. And it was predicted that Banquo wouldn't be king. Instead, he'd be the ancestor to a long line of Kings of Scotland.
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.
Was Banquo responsible for his own death?
No, Banquo wasn't responsible for his own death. It was that unfortunate case of being in the wrong place at the wrong time and knowing the wrong person at the wrong time. His friend and fellow General Macbeth [d. August 15, 1057] was ragingly ambitious. Macbeth accepted the witches' predictions of his promotions to Thane of Cawdor and to King as the facts of his life, the rights to which he was entitled, and the shape of his destiny. He wanted to consolidate his rule. The minute he learned that Banquo's family line ultimately would take over the throne, Macbeth turned his friend into an enemy to be eliminated as soon as possible.
What might the witches' predictions about Banquo mean?
According to the witches, Banquo's descendants would rule. Allegedly King James I of England was one of his descendants because he ruled in the time of Shakespeare and the author wished to be in good graces with the King.
Which predictions for Macbeth and banquo come true first?
None of the predictions made to Banquo come true in the course of the play. The first prediction which comes true is that Macbeth will become king (He is already Thane of Cawdor when they meet the witches, so that is not a prediction.)
How ignorance leads to kill banquo?
Ignorance leads to killing Banquo in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" because Macbeth believes that Banquo's descendants pose a threat to his own reign. Macbeth is misled by the witches' prophecies and allows his fears and ambition to cloud his judgment, leading him to order Banquo's murder in an attempt to prevent the realization of the witches' predictions.
How do Macbeth and banquo react differently to the witches prophesies after Ross brings news from the king?
Macbeth is consumed by ambition and is already considering how to make the prophecies come true. Banquo, on the other hand, is more skeptical and cautious, questioning the motives of the witches and their prophecies. Banquo believes that the witches may be trying to deceive them with half-truths.
Why is it necessary for fleance to escape?
According to the Shakespearean play, Banquo and his son Fleance were attacked by three murderers as they wended their way back to an evening banquet at Forres Palace. Fleance managed to escape. But Banquo never got out of the park near the palace. The murderers managed to cut his throat. The murder of the father, and not of the son, was in accordance with the witches' predictions in Act 1 Scene 3. The witches had told Banquo that he never would be king. But they indicated that Banquo would be the ancestor of a long line of kings. And so, in terms of the plot, it was important for Fleance to escape. The murder of the one and the escape of the other put Macbeth ever more in harm's way from the witches. It made him accept the witches' predictions as fact and as fate. And it made it possible for the predictions to come true.
Macbeth says that he does not think of the witches but he contradicts himself How?
MacBeth tells Banquo that he had not been thinking of the witches after Banquo says he, himself, has. Banquo is thinking about the predictions and MacBeth becoming Thane of Cawdor fulfilling one of the prophesies. This occurs after MacBeth is set on killing Duncan, the king. He is trying to hide his guilt even before he is truly guilty.
How do Banquo and Macbeth react to the witches?
Macbeth takes them 100% seriously and completely believes them Banquo on the other hand takes it with a grain of salt and calmly waits for fate to work itself out.
What predictions do the witches make about Macbeth and Bonquo?
The three witches in Macbeth tell Macbeth and banquo that Macbeth will be king of the land. Banquo asks what is in store for him , and the witches reply , that his sons will inherit the throne. In later story Macbeth Kills banquo so it is his sons that are heir to the throne.
What does Banquo ask of the witches?
Banquo asks the witches to give him a glimpse into his future and that of his descendants, seeking to know if his royal lineage will continue.
Who is Banquo referring to when he says weird women?
The three witches
What were the three witches predictions?
The three witches in Shakespeare's play Macbeth predict that Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland, and that Banquo's descendants will become kings. Many get confused and think that one of the predictions is that Macbeth will become Thane of Glamis. However this is not a prediction; when the witches meet Macbeth, he is already Thane of Glamis. They also predicted that they would kill him and rape him
Which of the witches predictions in Act you most interests Macbeth?
This is a personal preference question. Only you can answer it. That means you have to read the play and react to it.
