How does duncan feel about macbeth and banquo
He states that Banquo has a 'royalty of nature' or nobility about him which actually makes Macbeth afraid of him. He also acknowledges that Banquo has 'valour' bravery and 'wisdom' without feeling the need to take unnecessary risks. Banquo seems far less ready to believe the Witches than Macbeth and is suspicious of their motives. Although, like Macbeth, he is ambitious, he thinks more carefully about the consequences of any action.
Act 1 Scene 3. Having listened to the Witches' predictions, Banquo recognises that Macbeth has been given the spark that will have lit up his ambitious streak 'enkindle'. When Macduff's family is killed by Macbeth, he vows revenge. Macduff fights with Macbeth and kills him. Macduff feels has a strong bond with his family and grieves for them when they are killed. Macduff has integrity and stands up for what he believes in, even if it puts him at risk.
Macduff is loyal to Scotland and its people, which reassures Malcolm of his honesty and goodness. Macbeth lies at Duncan's feet.
Duncan is the King of Scotland. He has two sons, Malcolm and Donalbain. He trusts Macbeth and honours him with a new title and a visit to his castle. Whilst he is visiting, Macbeth murders him in his sleep. Duncan is a trusting man who puts faith in the loyalty of those serving him. Duncan is a gentle and fair ruler.
Duncan is well respected by his lords and officers. Laurence Harvey as Malcolm. He and Macduff lead an army to overthrow Macbeth. Once Macbeth is defeated, Malcolm becomes the new King of Scotland. Malcolm wants to protect his brother Donalbain. Malcolm does not trust easily. He is suspicious of the other thanes after the murder of his father. Malcolm is declared as the successor to the throne after his father Duncan.
Malcolm is a passionate leader, who inspires his followers with his cause. Ross greets Macduff's children. Ross is a thane in Scotland. Ross visits Lady Macduff to tell her that Macduff has fled to England. Later, he delivers the news to Macduff that his family have been murdered. He is part of the army that overthrows Macbeth. Ross is sympathetic and reassuring to Lady Macduff. He is diplomatic and careful about what he reveals to her because there is a lot of danger. Fleance with Macbeth and Lady Macbeth.
Macbeth sends murderers to kill Fleance but Fleance escapes. Fleance is young, which makes Macbeth believe he is not yet a great threat to him. From the way Macbeth describes Lady Macbeth at the start of the play, they appear to have a strong relationship. Macbeth tells her about everything that happened with the witches and they plot together to kill Duncan. Macbeth waivers over killing Duncan, which angers Lady Macbeth.
Macbeth is persuaded by his wife to go through with the murder. The couple work as a team to murder Duncan and his guards. Lady Macbeth criticises Macbeth for bringing the daggers back and returns them to the murder scene herself. She helps Macbeth wash away the blood. Their relationship is publicly strained when Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo at a feast.
Lady Macbeth is irritated by his lack of courage and has to send the guests away. Macbeth makes plans to kill more people and to visit the weird sisters alone without telling her. Lady Macbeth dies, having been driven mad by guilt. They both receive prophecies from the witches. Trust begins to break down between Macbeth and Banquo.
Both men begin to deeply mistrust one another in Act 3. Macbeth sends murderers to kill Banquo and Fleance. Macbeth is haunted by the ghost of Banquo, which terrifies him in Act 3 after he learns that Fleance escaped. After the ghost appears, he starts to feel guilt over the murder of his friend. Macbeth is persuaded to go through with the act of killing Duncan, especially after seeing an apparition of a dagger which he believes is a sign.
He immediately feels terrible guilt for murdering the king and wishes he could undo his act. Macbeth is concerned about his loyalty. The witches warn Macbeth against Macduff. He says:. He still remains a threat though, and so do his children. Banquo previous. The instruments of darkness tell us truths;.
In deepest consequence. Act 1 Scene 3. It shall make honour for you. Act 2 Scene 1. Reigns that which would be feared. Act 3 Scene 1. He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour.
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