banquo

• Who does Banquo represent in relation to Macbeth?

  Macbeth's antithesis
• What is Banquo's character trait at the beginning of the play?

  He is a brave noble
• What do the Witches' prophecies say about Banquo's children?

  They will inherit the Scottish throne
• How does Banquo's ambition differ from Macbeth's?

  Banquo shows restraint and does not act
• What does Banquo's ghost symbolize for Macbeth?

  His guilt and moral conflict
• How does Shakespeare use Banquo as a foil to Macbeth?

  To show contrasting responses to temptation
• What is Banquo's reaction to the Witches' prophecies?

  He is indifferent and skeptical
• What does Banquo mean by "neither beg nor fear your favours nor your hate"?

  He is indifferent to the Witches' influence
• How does Banquo's character represent moral strength?

  He resists temptation and evil
• What does Banquo's skepticism about the Witches suggest about his character?

  He is cautious and discerning
• What does Banquo call upon to help resist temptation?

  God's merciful powers
• How does Banquo's nobility manifest in his actions?

  He fights for justice and loyalty
• What is the significance of Banquo's death in the play?

  It marks Macbeth's moral decline
• How does Banquo's character challenge the notion of ambition?

  He shows that ambition can be resisted
• What does Banquo's "royalty of nature" imply about his character?

  He possesses noble and virtuous qualities
• How does Shakespeare portray Banquo's strategic thinking?

  Through his cautious responses to prophecies
• What does Banquo's suspicion of the Witches reveal about his character?

  He recognizes their supernatural nature
• How does Banquo's ambition compare to Macbeth's hamartia?

  Banquo can resist ambition, Macbeth cannot
• What biblical connotations are associated with Banquo's character?

  He turns to God in times of temptation
• How does Banquo's murder affect Lady Macbeth's character?

  It leads to her mental deterioration
• What does Banquo's death signify in relation to Macbeth's character development?

  It marks a turning point in Macbeth's actions
• What does Banquo's role as a dramatic device reveal about Macbeth?

  It highlights Macbeth's moral weakness
• How does Shakespeare's portrayal of Banquo serve to flatter King James I?

  By depicting Banquo as noble and virtuous
• What is the significance of Banquo's lineage in the context of the play?

  It connects to the theme of rightful kingship
• How does Banquo's character reflect the theme of temptation in the play?

  He resists temptation while Macbeth succumbs
• What does Banquo's final fate reveal about the consequences of ambition?

  Ambition can lead to noble sacrifice
• How does Banquo's character serve as a contrast to Lady Macbeth?

  He remains morally strong while she weakens
• What does Banquo's ability to resist evil suggest about human nature?

  People can choose to reject temptation
• How does Banquo's character contribute to the overall moral message of the play?

  He exemplifies the struggle against evil
• How does Lady Macbeth react to Banquo's murder?

  She disapproves and tells Macbeth to stop.
• What happens to Lady Macbeth's role as Macbeth acts independently?

  She becomes redundant and loses power.
• How do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth's characters develop throughout the play?

  They develop in reverse directions.
• What does Macbeth's metaphor about blood symbolize?

  It symbolizes guilt and his inability to return.
• How did Macbeth feel about killing Duncan?

  He felt regret and recognized injustice.
• What does Macbeth's continued killing indicate about his character?

  It shows his greed and insecurity.
• Who appears as a ghost at Macbeth's banquet?

  Banquo's ghost appears.
• How does Banquo's ghost affect Macbeth during the banquet?

  It increases Macbeth's paranoia and chaos.
• What is the nature of Macbeth and Banquo's friendship at the beginning?

  They share a strong and loyal friendship.
• How does Banquo's skepticism of the Witches affect his relationship with Macbeth?

  It creates a division between them.
• What does Banquo instruct Fleance to do when attacked?

  He tells Fleance to "fly".