Question

Who called Banquo “lesser than Macbeth, and greater,” ?

• A. Three witches
• B. Lady Macbeth
• C. King Duncan
• D. Macduff

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Three witches

• In Macbeth, the three witches make six prophecies, five of which are for Macbeth and one for Banquo: 

• Macbeth will be a thane: The witches first hail Macbeth as Thane of Glamis, then as Thane of Cawdor, and finally as king. 

• Macbeth will be king: The witches prophesy that Macbeth will become king. 

• Banquo's sons will be kings: The witches prophesy that Banquo's children will become kings. 

• Macbeth should fear Macduff: The witches tell Macbeth to beware Macduff. 

• No man born of woman can kill Macbeth: The witches prophesy that no man born of woman will be able to harm Macbeth. 

• Macbeth will remain unvanquished until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane: The witches prophesy that Macbeth will remain unvanquished until Birnam Wood comes to Dunsinane.