> Shakespeare builds up tension in these scenes by firstly showing a conversation between Banquo and Macbeth which clearly shows that Banquo is suspicious of Macbeth who then tries to tempt Banquo onto his side, for example "cleave to my consent" but Banquo tells him he will stay loyal to Duncan, for instance "allegiance clear". He also lets Macbeth know that he dreamt of the Witches. When Macbeth replied, "I think not of them", Banquo is suspicious because after the witches prediction came true that he'd become Thane of Cawdor, he does not believe that Macbeth would not be hoping the prediction to become King would also come true.
> After Banquo, Fleance and the torch-bearer leave, Macbeth dismisses his servant, which leaves him alone and in the dark courtyard. While Macbeth waits for the bell to ring to let him know the time is right for to kill Duncan, in the darkness he starts hallucinating and sees a dagger in front of him for example "Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand?" This makes Macbeth uneasy, as he knows he will be using a dagger, like the one he can see, to kill Duncan soon.
> After Banquo, Fleance and the torch-bearer leave, Macbeth dismisses his servant, which leaves him alone and in the dark courtyard. While Macbeth waits for the bell to ring to let him know the time is right for to kill Duncan, in the darkness he starts hallucinating and sees a dagger in front of him for example "Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand?" This makes Macbeth uneasy, as he knows he will be using a dagger, like the one he can see, to kill Duncan soon.
