At the
beginning of act three, scene one,reveals his feelings regarding ' prophecies coming to
fruition, King 's assassination, and 's ascension to the Scottish throne during his . Banquo
begins his soliloquy by acknowledging that 's prophecy has come to fruition but voices his
suspicions that Macbeth played a role in King Duncan's murder by saying, "I fear Thou
playedst most foully for t." Banquo is essentially saying that he believes Macbeth cheated
to attain the title King of Scotland. Unlike the other thanes, Banquo does not believeandhave
committed regicide and thinks that Macbeth brutally murdered Duncan. Banquo also reveals his
belief in the Weird Sisters' prophecies by recognizing that their predictions were
accurate.
After briefly musing on Macbeth's role in Duncan's murder, Banquo
begins to contemplate his own prophecy. Banquo was told by the Three Witches that his
descendants would one day rule as kings. The fact that Macbeth's prophecy came true leads him to
believe that his own prophecy will eventually come to fruition. Once Banquo expresses his
curiosity regarding his future, he silences himself before Macbeth and his wife arrive on stage.
Overall, Banquo is suspicious of Macbeth and believes that he cheated to attain the Scottish
throne by playing a role in King Duncan's murder. Banquo also recognizes that Macbeth's prophecy
came true and hopes that his descendants will become kings as predicted by the Three Witches.
Banquo is also aware of the tumultuous political climate in Scotland and does not dare speak his
feelings aloud in front of the other characters.
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