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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Lady Macbeth is a particular favourite of exam boards, probably because she's so complex. This video explores her character in detail:
This video is a really good analysis of Macbeth's character, focusing on the good parts of his personality. If you're asked about Macbeth, things like this are good to call upon.
This is a really great short video from Miss C about Macbeth and Banquo. It should help you to revise their relationship and the dynamic between them both before and after the witches deliver their news.
Lady Macbeth's life (plus useful quotes) in a short video. Really useful for revising her as a character.
This is a great video for revising the relationship and dynamic between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. It's really concise and contains some key quotes that you may be able to use in your exam.
Feast your earholes on this glorious summary of the play. Well done to this chap; this video is brilliant!
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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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