Banquo

• What choice does Banquo make regarding the Witches' prophecies?

  He chooses honor and loyalty over power
• What does Banquo's legacy represent compared to Macbeth's?

  Honor, loyalty, and prosperity
• Who represents Macbeth's antithesis in the play?

  Banquo
• 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 character represent in contrast to Macbeth?

  The path of ambition without betrayal.
• What does Shakespeare use to show men's reactions to temptation?

  • Constructs of Macbeth and Banquo
  • Banquo as Macbeth's foil
  • Symbolizes man's ability to resist temptation
• How does Macbeth react to the Witches' prophecies?

  He is entranced and absorbed.
• How does Banquo perceive the Witches?

  He sees them as ragged old women.
• What does Banquo's skepticism about the Witches indicate?

  He does not trust their prophecies.
• What literary device does Shakespeare use to contrast Banquo and Macbeth's prophecies?

  Juxtaposition
• What does Banquo's character suggest about morality?

  He is morally strong and virtuous.
• How does Shakespeare portray temptation in the play?

  • Central theme of the play
  • Banquo's resistance shows moral strength
  • Macbeth's hamartia is his weakness to temptation
• What does Banquo's failure to speak out against injustice imply?

  He is tempted by ambition.
• What does Banquo call upon to resist temptation?

  God
• How is Banquo perceived by a contemporary audience?

  As a moralistic character.
• What are Banquo's key characteristics?

  • Noble and virtuous
  • Strategic in his responses
  • Resistive to evil influences
• How does Banquo's strategic response to the Witches' prophecy manifest?

  He uses careful and non-committal language.
• What does Banquo's suspicion of the Witches indicate?

  He recognizes their supernatural nature.
• What does Banquo's comment about the devil imply?

  He views the Witches as agents of evil.
• Why is Banquo's murder significant in the play?

  It marks the breakdown in Macbeth's marriage.
• How does Lady Macbeth react to Banquo's murder?

  She disapproves and distances herself.
• What does Macbeth's metaphor about blood symbolize?

  His guilt and inability to return to virtue.
• How does Banquo's character serve as a dramatic device?

  He highlights Macbeth's moral weakness.
• What was Shakespeare's ulterior motive in portraying Banquo's death?

  To flatter King James I.
• Why is Banquo's character important for Shakespeare's political message?

  It demonstrates loyalty to King James I.
• What does Banquo's ability to resist temptation suggest to the audience?

  Everyone is capable of evil but must resist.
• How does Banquo's character reflect Christian values?

  He calls upon God to resist temptation.
• What does Banquo's dream about the Witches signify?

  His subconscious thoughts about their prophecy.
• How does Banquo's character contribute to the theme of temptation?

  He embodies the struggle against evil influences.
• What is the significance of Banquo's descendants in the play?

  They represent hope for a virtuous future.
• How does Banquo's character reflect the theme of loyalty?

  He remains loyal to King Duncan.
• How does Banquo's character serve as a warning to the audience?

  It shows the dangers of succumbing to temptation.
• How does Banquo's character reflect the theme of justice?

  He fights for justice and disapproves of murder.
• How does Banquo's character contribute to the play's exploration of ambition?

  He represents the potential for ambition without evil.
• What does Banquo's character reveal about the consequences of ambition?

  Ambition can lead to moral decay.
• How does Banquo's character contribute to the play's exploration of fate versus free will?

  He chooses to resist the Witches' influence.
• What does Banquo's character suggest about the nature of evil?

  Evil must be actively resisted.
• How does Banquo's character serve as a contrast to Macbeth's descent into evil?

  He remains virtuous while Macbeth succumbs.
• What does Banquo's character reveal about the importance of moral integrity?

  Moral integrity is essential for true nobility.