Critical Reading The following question is based on your reading of Macbeth, Act II. Why do you suppose Shakespeare made Banquo the last person Macbeth sees before he murders King Duncan in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Act II? a. Banquo, who is loyal to the king, represents Macbeth’s last chance to do what is right and call off his murderous plan. B. Banquo and Macbeth have both heard the witches’ prophesies and Banquo probably knows what Macbeth is about to do. C. Shakespeare needed a bit of comic relief in the scene. D. Shakespeare needed to introduce the character of Fleance, who accompanies Banquo in the scene.