Banquo's Letter
Imagine that Banquo also writes a letter to his wife. It would be a
long letter in which he would tell her about the battle, and end just
before he is killed. There are three sections.
To my Dearest,
I am pleased to report of our triumph. We have fought a long, hard
battle during which I have seen many unsightly things. Macbeth, yet
again has shone in bravery and courage, without him I am sure we would
have surrendered long ago. I am thankful of our victory, it has
certainly revived our spirits. The lengthy battle has sacrificed many
lives on both sides. I can now look forward to seeing you, I was not
sure if I would be able to before the war had finished.
Across the heath, riding, Macbeth and I encountered three witches
claming knowledge of future happenings. They made three predictions.
The first and second predictions involve Macbeth. The first was that
he is soon to be come the Thane of Cawdor, replacing the old Thane.
The second prediction frightens me greatly, the witches forecast
Macbeth to be king. I fear evil from the witches, and I am concerned
for the kings well being. I cannot see how the possibility of Macbeth
becoming king with Malcolm and Donaldbain still heirs to the throne.
The third prediction made by these weird
Sisters are equally as puzzling, Fleance and any other future children
of ours are to become descendants to the throne. I have been thrown
into a world of mystery and I fail to think clearly and rationally. I
am fearful of the kings safety and the sanity of Macbeth. He is
obviously bewildered by everything and I can see through his
courage...
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I miss your great wisdom and I pray that this letter reaches you
safely. I must leave this letter in the capable hands o this anonymous
messenger. There is far correct I panic for Fleance and his wellbeing.
The dark evil I fee has not finished, I believe this murder has caught
the taste for blood and may be ready to strike again.
I am certain that I am not alone in my suspicions and concerns. At
Macbeth coronation man of the lords and advisers to Duncan did not
attend, out of fear for their lives but as loyalty to the true
rightful king Malcolm. The event did not hold any importance and was
an anti-climax to all the events of the past few days. The feelings
too much detail contained in this letter so I ask you kindly to
destroy it as it could lead to harm for all of us.
Your loving husband,
Banquo.
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