In 'Macbeth,' what are the three prophecies given to Banquo by the Weird Sisters?
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Correct answer: Lesser than Macbeth yet greater; not so happy yet much happier; his descendants shall be kings
The witches give Banquo paradoxical prophecies contrasting him with Macbeth. While Macbeth gains the crown, Banquo's line will father kings — a prophecy linking to the historical Stuart dynasty.
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