Banquo Monologue

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Which one of you did this? What, my good lord? was all that were said. The empty seat which was not supposed to be filled yet was filled with a person who were not supposed to be there. Banquo, my dear best friend. The forsaking act of murdering him has brought him here. Don’t shake your bloody head at me. Deny, i’m denying him. It is not my fault of his death. The people at the table, good lords and ladies raised up. Gentlemen, stand up. His highness is not well. The peaceful scene where they sat down has been altered by this ghost of Banquo. Be gone Be gone. I was confused, scared and feeling dizzy.

Sit down, worthy friends…my wife is calmer than ever. Why can’t she see him why can’t she see Banquo like I do. Why only me can see Banquo

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