How does Shakespeare create dramatic tension inAct 2 Scene 1 and 2?

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How does Shakespeare create dramatic tension in

Act 2 Scene 1 and 2?

In this essay I will discuss how Shakespeare uses dramatic

tension in Act 2 Scene 1 and 2, and the effects it has on the

audience. In the first scene, Banquo and his son, Fleance, are on

their way to bed after a leaving King Duncan in his room, in Macbeth's

castle. On their way they meet Macbeth with a servant, in the

courtyard. Banquo brings up in the conversation how he can't sleep

properly after hearing the witches prophesy. Macbeth hints that he

looks for Banquo's support in future, but Banquo makes it clear that

he will only act honourably. As soon as Macbeth is alone, he imagines

that he sees a dagger, which is leading him to Duncan's room.

Macbeth's mind is in turmoil as whether to commit the murder or not.

When he hears the signal his mind is made up, and he goes to Duncan's

room to murder him.

In the second scene,