Banquote In Macbeth

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In the novel The Tragedy of Macbeth there is one character that I though was the most easily persuaded and intimidated by his fellow peers, and that is Macbeth himself.
"But to be safely thus: our fears in Banquo Stick deep;" [Act III, S I, L 53-54].Thisquote is a brief soliloquy by Macbeth in which he reveals his fundamental sense of fear and intimidation. He has managed to acquire his lifelong goal as becoming king but even this is nothingif he can be sure of staying where he is as king. He feels particularly worried over Banquo. This is because the witches have prophesied that Banquo's sons will eventually become king but, is clear he also feels threatened by Banquo mentally. Banquo, has the characteristics of a fine leader, being wise and

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