Macbeth And Banquo Analysis

Macbeth and Banquo’s reaction to the prophecy resulted in two different opinions which were affected by the witch’s claims. As the witches told the prophecy, Macbeth and Banquo’s reactions were opposite throughout and they raised awareness upon their actions hereafter. “All Hail Macbeth, That shalt be king hereafter.” (1, 3, 48). After hearing this statement from the third witch, Macbeth is very hesitant and senses fear upon his fortune. However, Banquo seems to be quite optimistic about the prophecy. “… Why do you start and seem to fear Things that do sound so fair?” (1, 3, 49-50). Banquo shows to have faith in the prophecy but doesn’t strongly believe in it as much as Macbeth. Macbeth is intrigued by the words of the three witches, on contrary Banquo seems intrigued and optimistic as well but has faith in that everything will happen for a reason and that there isn’t any truth of the future that is being told. …show more content…
To prove his point he asks the witches, “If you can look into the seeds of time and say which grain will grow and which will not, Speak then to me, who neither beg nor fear.” (1, 3, 56-57) He argues that what the witches say will not suddenly be fulfilled and that for whatever goal that needs to be achieved, there must be labour spent. Macbeth strongly believes in the words of the witches due to the urge of knowing more about his future. “Stay, you imperfect speakers. Tell me more.” (1, 3, 68) and “Would they had stay’d” (1, 3, 80) He wants to be informed of all the details and asks of more apart from what has already been told. He seeks more value in what the witches speak. The claims affected the opinions of Macbeth ad Banquo differently. Macbeth strongly believes in the prophecy but Banquo doesn’t and he seems curious about the validity of the words spoken by the