FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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He can feel the curse of the witches taking hold of him
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He is exhausted, yet dark thoughts are keeping him awake
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He can’t sleep because he is worried about how Macbeth will become king
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He is put under a spell that is preventing rest
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Detailed explanation-1: -What does Macbeth ask of Banquo at the beginning of Act 2 ? He asks Banquo to support him in fulfilling the prophecies.
Detailed explanation-2: -In the beginning of Act II, scene I, why has Banquo had trouble sleeping? He has trouble sleeping because he keeps thinking of Macbeth and his reading from the witches.
Detailed explanation-3: -The purpose in introducing Fleance at this point is to make the audience aware that Banquo has a son. Banquo says to Fleance, “A heavy summons lies like lead upon me, /And yet I would not sleep/Merciful powers, /Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature/Gives way to in repose” (8-11).
Detailed explanation-4: -"a heavy summons lies like lead upon me” This simile shows how the witches prophecy has weighed on Banquo’s mind. He is a good character and therefore this is startling to the audience, who would not have expected him to be affected by the idea of prospering, due to his actions throughout act 1.