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1. • • In act 1, scene 3 of William Shakespeare 's Macbeth, three witches make three prophecies to Macbeth and to Banquo. The major differences between the prophecies made to Macbeth and those made to Banquo are that Macbeth's prophecies are clear and straightforward, whereas Banquo's prophecies are paradoxical and enigmatic.
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   How are Macbeth and Banquo different?

   • However, it is through their differing reactions to the prophecies that readers can see some very fundamental differences in the individual personalities/characters of Macbeth and Banquo. When Macbeth and Banquo encounter the witches in Act 1, Scene 3, they are both curious about the witches.

   How does Banquo's reaction to the prophecy differ from Macbeth's, and

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   What does Banquo tell the witches about Macbeth?

   • Banquo tells the witches: Your favors nor your hate. (Act 1, Scene 3) Shortly after their encounter with the three witches, both Macbeth and Banquo meet the messengers who tell Macbeth he is now the Thane of Cawdor. This news makes a strong impression on both of them. Macbeth feels he can become king almost immediately.

   How do Macbeth and Banquo react differently to the witches' prophecies

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   What prophecies did the three witches offer Macbeth and Banquo?

   • In act one, scene three, the Three Witches offer Macbeth and Banquo favorable prophecies following their victories over Macdonwald, the Norwegian army, and the Thane of Cawdor. The Three Witches refer to Macbeth as the Thane of Cawdor and future king before telling Banquo that he is lesser but greater than Macbeth.

   How do Macbeth and Banquo react differently to the witches' prophecies

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   What happens in Macbeth & Banquo?

   • In this scene, we meet Macbeth for the first time. The witches gather on the moor and cast a spell as Macbeth and Banquo arrive. The witches hail Macbeth first by his title Thane of Glamis, then as Thane of Cawdor and finally as king. They then prophesy that Banquo’s children will become kings. Macbeth demands to know more but the witches vanish.

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3. www.enotes.com › topics › macbethWhat prophecy is given to Banquo in Macbeth? - eNotes.com

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   Quick answer: The three witches tell Banquo that he will have kings in his family line, although he himself will never become king. This prophecy is stated along with the foretelling of...

4. www.rsc.org.uk › shakespeare-learning-zone › macbethMacbeth Act 1 Scene 3 | Shakespeare Learning Zone

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   Imagine. Explore some images from past versions of Macbeth at the RSC. Which sets and staging choices for this supernatural scene feel right to you? Explore the witches' prophecy with annotated text and galleries. The witches gather on the moor and cast a spell as Macbeth and Banquo arrive.

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   William Shakespeare. Home. Literature Notes. Macbeth. Scene 3. Summary and Analysis Act I: Scene 3. With a clap of thunder, the Witches reappear. Having demonstrated their power by casting a terrible curse upon a sailor whose wife offended one of them, they encounter Macbeth and Banquo as the two soldiers ride from the battlefield.

6. www.folger.edu › macbeth › readMacbeth - Act 1, scene 3 | Folger Shakespeare Library

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   Jul 31, 2015 · Jump to. line. Contents. Act 1, scene 3. Scene 3. Synopsis: The three witches greet Macbeth as “Thane of Glamis” (as he is), “Thane of Cawdor,” and “king hereafter.” They then promise Banquo that he will father kings, and they disappear.

7. h-o-m-e.org › banquos-prophecyBanquo's Prophecy: Macbeth's Looming Threat

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   Banquo’s prophecy is a problem for Macbeth because it foretells that Banquo’s descendants will become kings of Scotland, while Macbeth is the current king. This presents a direct challenge to Macbeth’s reign and undermines his authority.

8. www.thoughtco.com › the-witches-in-macbeth-2985023How the 'Macbeth' Witches Drive the Play's Plot - ThoughtCo

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   Oct 19, 2019 · During the play, the "Macbeth" witches make five key prophesies: Macbeth will become Thane of Cawdor—and eventually King of Scotland. Banquo’s children will become kings. Macbeth should “beware Macduff.”. Macbeth cannot be harmed by anyone “of woman born.”.

9. www2.cedarcrest.edu › macbeth › papersThe Politics of Prophecy in Shakespeare’s Macbeth

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   In Macbeth, the character Macbeth tries to destroy the Banquo line and prevent the Merlin Prophesies from coming true. However, the Prophecy prevails with the death of Macbeth which enables the succession of Fleance to the throne.