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What word completes the quotation?"Lesser than Macbeth and __________" (I.iii.68)

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What word completes the quotation?

"Lesser than Macbeth and __________" (I.iii.68)

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The word that completes the quotation is "greater." The full quotation from Shakespeare's "Macbeth" is: "Lesser than Macbeth and greater." This line is spoken by the Witches in Act 1, Scene 3, as they prophesy about Macbeth and Banquo. The line reflects the paradoxical nature of Banquo's position compared to Macbeth's. While Macbeth is destined to be king, the Witches prophesy that Banquo will father a line of kings, thus making him greater in terms of legacy even though he himself will not take the throne. This highlights the themes of ambition, power, and the complexities of fate that run throughout the play.

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