Macbeth Act 2

Scene 1

• the significance of Banquo's presence: It is important because it reminds the audience that Banquo was present at the scene of the witches which proves that Macbeth is not mad and that he did not hallucinate the witches. It also shows evidence of another man that has been affected by the words of the witches as Banquo cannot sleep 'I would not sleep' line 7. this lack of sleeplessness links to later in the play, the effect that murder has on both Macbeth and his wife.
• The significance of Fleance's Presence: Produces slight irony as both of the witches predicted Kings are on the stage. Introduces the Character of Banquo's son which is important for the end of the play.
• Macbeth attempts to deceive Banquo on his feelings towards the witches and what they had said. Doesn't realise that Banquo has been equally worried by the foresight.
• Irony is created in Banquos' words 'He has been in unusual pleasure' referring to the king. because Macbeth is on his way to kill him.

   Macbeth's soliloquy:

• hallusiantion - is he seeing a dagger??? it is odvisous that he isn't but is it a supernatural vision 'fatal vision' or his mind playing tircks 'a false creaton'.