Macbeth

Significance of Banquo's quote in Act 2 Scene 1

What is the significance of the quote "...Merciful powers, Restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature Gives way to in repose"?

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Macbeth is already thinking that being King sounds like a good idea. The witches merely suggest this and Macbeth is already considering what he might do.

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