Macbeth
in the lines 12-17 do not requier a pause in macbeth?
in the story of macbeth act 3
in the story of macbeth act 3
I think that you are referring to Macbeth's whole invite to Banquo for their "solemn supper". He really intends to have Banquo and Fleance killed hence the pause. Check this out,
MACBETH
Here’s our chief guest.
MACBETH
(indicating BANQUO) Here’s our most important guest.
LADY MACBETH
If he had been forgotten,
It had been as a gap in our great feast,
And all-thing unbecoming.
LADY MACBETH
If we forgot him, our big celebration wouldn’t be complete, and that wouldn’t be any good.
MACBETH
Tonight we hold a solemn supper, sir,
And I’ll request your presence.