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What is the outcome of Macbeth conflict with banquo and fleance?
Macbeth doesn't really have a conflict with them. Banquo suspects Macbeth of killing Duncan, but isn't saying anything. Macbeth is annoyed by the witches' prediction that his children will not succeed him (Does he have children? The way things are going between him and his wife, is it likely that he will?) but that Banquo's decendants will. He is jealous. Macbeth's murder of Banquo and attempt on Fleance's life are an attempt to prove to himself that his future is not controlled, and that he is free. He wants to know that he became king because of what he did, not some inexorable fate. When the murderers fail to kill Fleance, he says, "Then comes my fit again!". He has not proven that he is free. The witches' predictions about Banquo can come true. Maybe it is all a matter of fate after all.
How does banquo's reaction to the witches differ from Macbeth?
The witches address Macbeth first, and so Banquo says "But what about meeee? Tell meeee a prophecy." And so they do, but it is a prophecy which will not take place in Banquo's lifetime. He will not be around to see any of his descendants crowned. So he doesn't care much about it. Macbeth's prediction, on the other hand, will have to come true in his lifetime or not at all. Macbeth is naturally more caught up in the possibility the prophecy raises.
How do we know that Banquo suspects the Macbeth's of the murder?
Yes, Banquo suspects Macbeth in Act 3 Scene 1. He meets with Macbeth in a room of the royal palace at Forres. It's after Macbeth's coronation at Scone. Banquo comments on the truth of the three witches' three predictions for Macbeth: the thaneship of Glamis and Cawdor, and the kingship of Scotland. He concludes, '...and I fear/Thou played'st most foully for 't' [Lines 2-3].
What is the point of the part the three witches play in Macbeth?
The witches predict that Macbeth will be king and how he will fall. These predictions cause Macbeth to dedicate his life to following the witches predictions, doing whatever it takes to make them come true, or to avoid them.
What three predictions did the witches make for Banquo?
When Macbeth and Banquo meet the witches after battle, they tell Banquo; - Lesser than Macbeth and greater - Not so happy, yet much happier - Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none. ( you will not be king but your descendants will be)
What is the outcome of Macbeth conflict with banquo and fleance?
Macbeth doesn't really have a conflict with them. Banquo suspects Macbeth of killing Duncan, but isn't saying anything. Macbeth is annoyed by the witches' prediction that his children will not succeed him (Does he have children? The way things are going between him and his wife, is it likely that he will?) but that Banquo's decendants will. He is jealous. Macbeth's murder of Banquo and attempt on Fleance's life are an attempt to prove to himself that his future is not controlled, and that he is free. He wants to know that he became king because of what he did, not some inexorable fate. When the murderers fail to kill Fleance, he says, "Then comes my fit again!". He has not proven that he is free. The witches' predictions about Banquo can come true. Maybe it is all a matter of fate after all.
What is Macbeth's lie to Banquo about the witches' predictions?
Macbeth attempts to act casual about the witches prophecies and lies to Banquo when he tells him he doesn't think about the prediction at all. In actuality, not only is it on his mind, but he is planning to kill Duncan to make the prophecy come true.
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 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.
How does banquo's reaction to the witches differ from Macbeth?
The witches address Macbeth first, and so Banquo says "But what about meeee? Tell meeee a prophecy." And so they do, but it is a prophecy which will not take place in Banquo's lifetime. He will not be around to see any of his descendants crowned. So he doesn't care much about it. Macbeth's prediction, on the other hand, will have to come true in his lifetime or not at all. Macbeth is naturally more caught up in the possibility the prophecy raises.
What is Macbeths motive for having banquo killed?
Macbeth wants Banquo dead because Banquo witnessed what the three witches said. The three witches stated that Macbeth would one day become king. Now that Macbeth has become king, and done so by taking the life of the previous King Duncan, he fears that Banquo will spread the word that Macbeth was the one to commit the murder.
How do we know that Banquo suspects the Macbeth's of the murder?
Yes, Banquo suspects Macbeth in Act 3 Scene 1. He meets with Macbeth in a room of the royal palace at Forres. It's after Macbeth's coronation at Scone. Banquo comments on the truth of the three witches' three predictions for Macbeth: the thaneship of Glamis and Cawdor, and the kingship of Scotland. He concludes, '...and I fear/Thou played'st most foully for 't' [Lines 2-3].
What is the point of the part the three witches play in Macbeth?
The witches predict that Macbeth will be king and how he will fall. These predictions cause Macbeth to dedicate his life to following the witches predictions, doing whatever it takes to make them come true, or to avoid them.
What goes wrong at banquo's murder?
When the murderers kill Banquo, Fleance (Banquo's son) flees. And the murderers only kill Banquo not Fleance however Macbeth told the murderers to kill both the father and the son.
What three predictions did the witches make for Banquo?
When Macbeth and Banquo meet the witches after battle, they tell Banquo; - Lesser than Macbeth and greater - Not so happy, yet much happier - Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none. ( you will not be king but your descendants will be)
How does Macbeth feel about the witches prediction?
How Macbeth feels about the witches' predictions changes throughout the play. Sometimes he thinks they can be thwarted, as when he tries to kill Banquo and Fleance. At other times he thinks they can be relied upon. He is not sure how he feels.
How did Macbeth reactions differ from banquo?
Readers and viewers of the Shakespearean play were able to compare the different reactions of fellow Generals and friends Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] and Banquo in two instances. One was regarding the witches' predictions. Macbeth's initial reaction was fear [Act 1 Scene 3 Lines 51-52] and then complete disbelief [Line 74]. Banquo's initial reaction was aggressive, competitive, and skeptical [Lines 57-61]. He complained that the witches hadn't shared any predictions with him. He then told them to tell him what they knew. And he let the witches know that he wasn't impressed easily and couldn't be intimidated. The second instance was regarding the murder of King Duncan I [d. August 14, 1040]. Macduff discovered the bloodied corpses and the bloodied crime scene. Once again, Macbeth's reaction to the news was disbelief, in Act 2 Scene 3 Line 62. The ever-skeptical Banquo refused to believe Macduff, in Lines 82-83.
