FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually king. Banquo’s descendants will be king, although he will not.
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Macbeth will be conqueror of Norway, Banquo will be king
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Macbeth will remain Thane of of Glamis, Banquo will be Thane of Cawdor, neither will ever be king.
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Macbeth will be king. Banquo will be Thane of Glamis and Cawdor
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Detailed explanation-1: -The witches hail Macbeth first by his title Thane of Glamis, then as Thane of Cawdor and finally as king. They then prophesy that Banquo’s children will become kings.
Detailed explanation-2: -Third Witch After the Witches prophesize that Macbeth will be king in Act 1 scene 3, Banquo asks what his future holds. The witches tell him he’ll be less happy than Macbeth but far happier, and predict that Banquo will never be king, but his descendants will be.
Detailed explanation-3: -They predict Macbeth will be Thane of Cawdor and eventually the king. They predict that Banquo will be “lesser than Macbeth, and greater, Not so happy, and yet happier” and that his descendants will be kings although he will not be one.
Detailed explanation-4: -The witches foretold that Macbeth would be king and that Banquo’s line would eventually sit on the throne.
Detailed explanation-5: -Banquo laughs at the prophecies but Macbeth is excited, especially as soon after their meeting with the witches Macbeth is made Thane of Cawdor by King Duncan, in return for his bravery in the battle. He writes to his wife, Lady Macbeth, who is as excited as he is.