Macbeth Questions Act Three, scene 1: Act Three begins with a soliloquy by Banquo.

Act Three begins with a soliloquy by Banquo.
1)  In what ways does this speech show that Banquo is  a threat to Macbeth? Read Macbeth’s soliloquy :  “To be thus is nothing, but to be safely thus-“
2)  Paraphrase the soliloquy.

3)  What assumptions underlie Macbeth’s fears?

4)  Given Banquo’s earlier soliloquy, to what extent do you feel his fears are justified?

5)  Why is it interesting that Macbeth employs professional cut-throats to kill Banquo?