Comparing and Contrasting Macbeth and Banquo
Contrasting and Comparing Macbeth and Banquo There are many differences and similarities between the characters of Banquo and Macbeth in Shakespeares play Macbeth. ... Its true that Macbeth and Banquo have things in common. ... In fact, until scene iii, there appears to be no contrasting of the two men, except for the fact that Macbeth receives greater credit. ... When the witches tell Macbeth that he is to be king, he believes them, "Two truths are told, as happy prologues to the swelling act of the imperial theme.