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The appearance of Banqou's ghost is the climax. Many say it is the murder of Duncan but this is not true.

The climax is the point at which things start to resolve themselves. After Duncan's Murder things do not start to resolve themselves, things continue to happen, new lines are opened.

As well, we must keep in mind that when this play was written they had a slightly different definition of climax. It was the point at which the main character realizes his errors and the consequence poor down on him.

Macbeth sees this and starts to accept all that is falling down around him after seeing Banqou's ghost at his banquet.

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

Macbeth sees the ghost of the recently murdered Banquo.


Which event from Acts II and III demonstrates the recurring motif of Fair is foul and foul is fair?

Banquo doesn't commit any crime but is murdered at Macbeth's command. -APEX


Why can't Macbeth kill banquo himself?

Banquo is his best friend. Aside from that, Banquo is well loved by many, and if he were to be killed by Macbeth, it would look bad on him. By having the murderers do it, he can mourn Banquo's death and be free of suspicion.


What is ironic about Macbeths toast to Banquo?

Macbeth says that he wishes Banquo was present at the dinner, yet Macbeth murdered Banquo. Macbeth proposed a toast to Banquo so that the Lords would not suspect Macbeth of any foul play. However, later on in this scene Macbeth betrayed himself. He thought he could see Banquos ghost, and he was acting strangely. The Lords were very confused and thought he was going mad and Lady Macbeth had to act for Macbeth and try and save their reputation.


Whom did Macbeth see at the banquet?

In Act 3 Scene 3, Macbeth [c. 1014-August 15, 1057] plotted the death of fellow General and friend Banquo with two murderers. In Scene 3, Banquo's murder took place in the park near the royal palace at Forres. In Scene 4, the murderers showed up at the palace to give Macbeth some good news and some bad news. The good news was the successful, fatal slitting of Banquo's throat. The bad news was the escape of Fleance, Banquo's son. Banquo had been invited to the banquet in the aftermath of Macbeth's royal coronation at Scone. He didn't make good on the invite. But his ghost did. In fact, Banquo's ghost succeeded in unsettling Macbeth by taking the royal seat.

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What are facts about Banquo?

Banquo is a character in William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" who is a loyal and honorable general. He is a friend of Macbeth and his descendants are said to be the future kings of Scotland according to the witches' prophecy. Banquo is murdered by Macbeth in his quest for power.


Who kills Banquo in William Shakespeare's Macbeth?

It is not known who kills Banquo but it is Macbeth who orders for him to be murdered.


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

Macbeth sees the ghost of the recently murdered Banquo.


Which ghost haunted Macbeth in Shake spear's play of that name?

In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the ghost that haunts Macbeth is the ghost of Banquo, a former friend whom Macbeth has murdered in order to secure his position as king. The ghost appears during a banquet hosted by Macbeth and is only visible to him, causing Macbeth to react with guilt and terror.


Who murdered Banquo in Macbeth?

Macbeth killed him, by hiring some murderers.


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.


Who is Macbeth's best friend?

Banquo is Macbeth's best friend.


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.


What happens when Macbeth mentions benquo's absence?

When Macbeth mentions Banquo's absence, he reflects on the fact that Banquo is not present for a royal banquet. This moment triggers Macbeth's guilt and anxiety about Banquo's prophecy that his descendants will inherit the throne, leading to his decision to have Banquo and his son murdered.


Who was the boy murdered by Macbeth's assassins?

The boy murdered by Macbeth's assassins was Young Siward, the son of Siward, Earl of Northumberland. He was killed during the battle between Macbeth's forces and Siward's army.


Which event from Acts II and III demonstrates the recurring motif of Fair is foul and foul is fair?

Banquo doesn't commit any crime but is murdered at Macbeth's command. -APEX


What is the outcome of Macbeth's conflict with Bonquo and Fleance in Act three of The Tragedy of Macbeth?

In Act Three of The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth hires murderers to kill Banquo and his son, Fleance. The murderers successfully kill Banquo, but Fleance manages to escape, leaving Macbeth's desire to secure the throne unfulfilled.