Although he is dead before the end of the third act, Banquo is a very important character. He has (almost) the same initial experience as Macbeth, but the way he uses the information he receives is entirely different.
Banquo's character provides a clear point for comparison - his responses and actions juxtapose Macbeth's and often serve to emphasise just how bad things get. It's often easy to forget Banquo when talking about the play as a whole, but this would be a mistake. Banquo's role is a key one.
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In a Nutshell...After returning from war, Macbeth meets three witches who tell him that he is to become King. His wife persuades him to kill the existing King in order to win the throne - but this comes with a whole heap of problems, as Macbeth has to continually kill people - including his best friend - in order to hide the truth. ArchivesCategories
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