Banquo

• Who is more honourable, Banquo or Macbeth?

  Banquo
• What title does Banquo hold?

  Thane
• What is Banquo's reaction to the Witches' prophecies?

  He hopes they come true but does not act
• How does Banquo's ambition differ from Macbeth's?

  Banquo is not corrupted by ambition
• What does Banquo's choice to keep his allegiance clear signify?

  His conscience is more important than power
• What qualities are attributed to Banquo?

  • Brave: "that dauntless temper of his mind"
  • Noble: "Noble Banquo,/That hast no less deserved"
  • Wise: "The instruments of darkness tell us truths,/Win us with honest trifles - to betray's"
• What does Banquo's wisdom suggest about his character?

  He thinks before he acts and does right
• How does Macbeth view Banquo's loyalty?

  He promises to "honour" Banquo
• What does Banquo's character represent in relation to Macbeth?

  The path Macbeth could have chosen
• Who does Banquo not trust in the play?

  The Witches
• How does Banquo behave when he meets the Witches?

  He questions their reality and distrusts them
• How does Banquo's reaction to the Witches differ from Macbeth's?

  Banquo is skeptical, while Macbeth is fascinated
• What does Banquo say about the Witches' favours?

  He neither begs nor fears their favours
• What does Banquo admit to dreaming about?

  He dreamt of the three weird sisters
• What theme is highlighted by Banquo's awareness of the Witches?

  Reality and Appearance
• How does Banquo perceive the Witches in terms of their nature?

  He sees them as "instruments of darkness"
• What does Banquo realize about the Witches' potential influence?

  They could "win us to our harm"
• How does Banquo's caution compare to Macbeth's belief in the Witches?

  Banquo is more cautious than Macbeth
• Who suspects that Macbeth murdered Duncan?

  Banquo
• What does Banquo remind himself about his future?

  He will be the "father of many kings"
• What does Banquo's ambition reveal about his character?

  Ambitious thoughts can distract honourable characters
• How does Macbeth view Banquo?

  As a threat
• What does Macbeth say about Banquo's fear?

  Banquo is the only one he fears
• What does Banquo's exclamation "O, treachery!" indicate?

  He didn't expect Macbeth's betrayal
• What theme is represented by Macbeth being haunted by Banquo's ghost?

  • Theme: Supernatural
  • Represents Macbeth's guilt
  • Reflects on the consequences of betrayal
• What does Banquo's ghost symbolize for Macbeth?

  Macbeth's guilt about killing Banquo