Banquo is a very brave and noble general. As said by the prediction of sisters, it is his kids who must receive the royal throne. Banquo trusts this divination is full of ambition, just like Macbeth. Hence, unlike Macbeth, he does absolutely nothing. He is a reproach to Macbeth because unlike him, he did not choose the way to infidelity the king. After death, he appears as a ghost, which is spattered with blood. The ghost is able to see only Macbeth, which greatly shocks him. The ghost reminded the king not only of his killing but also of the fact that he chose the wrong way.
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Inner conflicts in Macbeth Macbeth was challenged by his inner conflicts throughout the whole play. He was unsure about the murdering of King Duncan and his best friend Banquo. Also, his attitude towards Lady Macbeth changed several times. King Duncan was beloved of his nobles and citizens because...
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Macbeth's Corruption and Downfall In this essay i will explain and give examples of how Macbeth is corrupted by power and as he is incompetant to become king. I will describe how Macbeth is driven to his downfall and how his life falls apart piece by piece. In Macbeth Shakespeare pesents three...
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