Macbeth LRJ 2

Justin Ernst

Ms. Peifer

English 10IB

4/1/12

Macbeth LRJ 2

            “Banquo: All’s well. I dreamt of the three Weird Sisters. To you they have showed some truths.

            Macbeth: I think not of them”

            This quote is important because it shows Macbeth lying to one of his best friends. Earlier in the play, Macbeth takes what the three witches say very seriously. He treats their prophecy as if it was the absolute truth. He knows Banquo will get in his way to the throne so he blatantly lies to him. He may also lie about the witches because he wants to prove his strength as an individual; to not succumb to the temptation of taking the throne. Strength is important in Macbeth’s society. Macbeth may have wanted to show his strength of mind by lying to improve Banquo and other’s impression of him. If they liked him enough, they might crown him king of Scotland. The throne is what Macbeth is shooting for, yet he denies any thought of it to hide his true intentions and make him a prime candidate for the throne.