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Georgia Krok
Explore the relationship between Macbeth and Banquo in Macbeth.
Macbeth is a play written by Shakespeare to please King
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Macbeth essay
Georgia Krok
Explore the relationship between Macbeth and Banquo in Macbeth.
the play their relationship has become strained and distant.
The use of the title ‘My Lord’ conveys how whilst Banquo
power as king.
him and that he does not view him as a threat any longer.
The use of the phrase ‘free hearts’ is ironic, as Macbeth does not
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Macbeth essay
Georgia Krok
Explore the relationship between Macbeth and Banquo in Macbeth.
views power as more important over friendship. This is
God to be King.
my sword-
men in this era as they have just come home from a battle.
friend.’ One can interpret that the use of a short reply shows
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Macbeth essay
Georgia Krok
Explore the relationship between Macbeth and Banquo in Macbeth.
In conclusion Macbeth and Banquo’s relationship goes
from being very close and genuine to strained and false after the