Macbeth

How does Banquo describe the witches?

How does Banquo describe the witches Act 1 scene 3

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Banquo is confused by their appearance. He thinks they are otherworldly. He wonders what they are and, although women, their beards make them look like men:

What are these So withered and so wild in their attire, That look not like th' inhabitants o' th' Earth, And yet are on ’t?—Live you? Or are you aught That man may question? You seem to understand me, By each at once her choppy finger laying Upon her skinny lips. You should be women, And yet your beards forbid me to interpret That you are so.