Comparison Between Macbeth and Banquo’s Response

Macbeth and Banquos reaction to the fortune telling told to them by the catchs gave way for twain opposing opinions on both the validity and manifesting of the forecasting. Although their opinions throughout the unveiling of the forecasting were opposing throughout, at all times they both rendered the prophecy in contrastive ways, whether they contemplated on its benefit or hindrance towards their gleaming future. solely hail, Macbeth, that shalt be baron here aft(prenominal) Great fear was shown on Macbeths face suggesting he was very hesitant toward the idea of him becoming King.However Banquo was overmuch more optimistic healthy-nigh the words of the jinxs, questioning Macbeth, why do you start and seem to fear things that do sound so fair? Macbeth is still in shock which gives time for Banquo to question the trances about his future. He became quite intrigued by what the witchs had told Macbeth so he could not withhold the opportunity to be acquaint with his childre ns faith and discover which grain lead grow and which bequeath not. Banquo seemed to be quite optimistic in his willness to indulge in the witchs prophecies. Stay you imperfect plowers, tell me more This portrays to us that Macbeth has now break down fond of the prophecy and is thirsts to know more about his future. As Macbeth continues to cry out for the witchs return after their abrupt disappearing, he cries out Would they had stayed It now drop deads apparent that Macbeth is engulfed in what the witches harbor told both him and Banquo. Suddenly Banquo begins to revisit the whole situation and begins to speculate if the absolute ordeal actually occurred. Or withstand we eaten on the insane etymon that takes the reason prisoner? he continues to question the possibility that they could be hallucinating. This is the stock of Banquos now hesitance towards indulging in the witchs prophecies, and Macbeths now apparent obsession with the witchs prophecy. Macbeth attempts to deport Banquo by regurgitating the witchs prophecy and re estimationing Banquo that his children shall be kings. And what better could Banquo have replied to Macbeth with to continue to hold Macbeth prisoner to the prophecy other than You shall be king.It is now seen that the tides have shifted, and Macbeth is now very much engulfed in the prophecy, as Macbeth discovers that a portion of the prophecy has been fulfilled with the title Thane of Cawdor being determined unto him. As Macbeth continues to be animated about the possibility of the entire prophecy being fulfilled, Banquo becomes hesitant towards the prophecy. It is this speech by Banquo that defines his reasons for being so materialistic in his reaction to the prophecy. oftentimes to win us to our harm the instruments of unfairness tell us truths, win us with honest trifles, to betrays in deepest consequence. This speech portrays Banquos new embed reluctance towards the witchs forecast of the future. He now sees what Mac beth is blind too, the possibility of intimacy becoming more harmful to the men rather than helpful in Macbeths want for more, particularly pertaining to him becoming King. As Macbeth begins to weigh the prophecy against logic and the now present, he accepts the accompaniment that if two truths are told, as happy prologues to the swelling act of the imperial theme. Macbeth is now beginning to bust that if portions of the prophecy are being fulfilled as the witchs had said, it is only a matter of time before he shall become king. As Macbeth continues to be engulfed by what will be his future downfall, he assumes that all of his new found fortune Cannot be ill, cannot be proper. Macbeth begins to wonder if the prophecy is so good, then why is it now that he is considering killing Duncan in order to receive the throne.And sadly he is willing to do whatever he believes it takes to become, whole being unaware to the fact that he did not have to intervene in order for him to become T hane of Cawdor as the witchs had prophesised. Come what come may Macbeth says, proposing that he is willing to kill Duncan if necessary. It was clear that before scrutinizing the prophecy Banquo was much arouse by the witches foretelling of the future, but after close examination he became tentative towards him possibly becoming a victim of the new found knowledge.Sadly it is very apparent that Macbeth is now engulfed in his plans to becoming King using any means necessary. What makes it so unfortunate is that he doesnt consummate it, Think upon what hath chanced, and at more time, the interim having weighed it, let us speak our free hearts to each other , he says this not realizing that his mind is already made up on the fact that he will stop at nothing to gain the crown.Banquos hesitance towards the witches is well justified in the fact that witches seldom inform us completely on the future, leaving us to pursue and conclude the fantasy with our devilishly wishes. Both Banqu o and Macbeth share their reasons in an attempt to justify their reaction towards the witchs speech, but it is apparent that Macbeth is engulfed by greed and his wishes to become King.