... which he already knows. Then they tell him that he is going to be Thane of Cawdor then the king of Scotland. Macbeth is drawn in and is frightened and surprised. Banquo on the other hand is not drawn in at all ands jokily asks them to tell him his future. When they tell him that his ... The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step On which I must fall down, or else o"er leap For in my way it lies, stars hide your fires! Let not light see my black and deep desires" Macbeth is saying here that he must keep his thoughts to himself. The only person he tells is his wife, Lady Macbeth. ... on ins...

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• Grade Level: High School