banquo

• What qualities does Banquo embody that make him a foil to Macbeth?

  Integrity and moral fortitude
• In Shakespeare's Macbeth, who serves as a foil to Macbeth, embodying integrity and moral fortitude?

  Banquo
• To whom does Banquo show unwavering loyalty?

  King Duncan
• What does Banquo's skepticism towards the witches' prophecies highlight?

  His virtuous character
• How does Banquo react to the witches upon encountering them?

  He is cautious
• What terms does Banquo use to describe the witches' appearance?

  "Withered" and "wild"
• What image do the terms "withered" and "wild" evoke in Jacobean society?

  The traditional image of witches
• What does Banquo's choice of the adjectives "withered" and "wild" reflect?

  His immediate suspicion
• How does Macbeth react to the witches' predictions?

  He is immediately captivated
• What does Macbeth express a desire to do upon hearing the witches?

  To "tell me more"
• What does the contrast between Macbeth's and Banquo's reactions highlight about Banquo?

  His prudent and discerning character
• What does Banquo warn Macbeth about regarding the witches' motives?

  They deceive to betray
• According to Banquo, what do the witches use to "win us?"

  "Honest trifles"
• What does Banquo's insight reveal about his understanding of the witches?

  Their deceptive nature
• What does Banquo remain steadfast in throughout the play?

  His principles
• Despite the allure of the witches' prophecies, what does Banquo refuse to do?

  Act on them
• What underscores Banquo's moral integrity?

  His unwavering loyalty
• What ultimately leads to Banquo's tragic demise?

  Macbeth's paranoia and guilt
• What does Banquo's character serve as in Macbeth?

  A moral benchmark
• What does Banquo embody that Macbeth forsakes?

  Virtues
• What does Banquo emphasize by serving as a foil to Macbeth?

  Tragic consequences of ambition
• Banquo highlights the tragic consequences of what?

  Unchecked ambition
• How does Shakespeare present Banquo in contrast to Macbeth?

  As a noble and morally upright character
• How does Banquo react to the witches' prophecies compared to Macbeth?

  Banquo remains skeptical, Macbeth is tempted
• What is the quote from Banquo that warns Macbeth about the witches?

  “And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, the instruments of darkness tell us truths.”
• What theme does the "instruments of darkness" quote reinforce?

  Fate vs. free will
• What quality does Banquo possess that Macbeth lacks?

  Moral integrity
• How does the relationship between Macbeth and Banquo change after Duncan's murder?

  It deteriorates
• What quote reveals Macbeth's fear of Banquo?

  “Our fears in Banquo stick deep.”
• How does Banquo's reaction to the prophecy differ from Macbeth's?

  He does not seek to alter fate
• What role does Banquo serve in relation to Macbeth?

  A foil
• What does Banquo’s ghost represent?

  Macbeth’s guilt and paranoia
• What stage direction indicates the appearance of Banquo’s ghost?

  “Enter the Ghost of Banquo”
• What quote illustrates Macbeth's reaction to Banquo's ghost?

  “Never shake thy gory locks at me!”
• What does Banquo's presence on stage emphasize during the banquet scene?

  Macbeth’s unraveling mind
• Who was Shakespeare’s patron at the time?

  King James I
• What would the contrast between Macbeth and Banquo reassure a Jacobean audience about?

  The corrupt will fall and the rightful rulers will prevail
• What question does Banquo’s inaction raise for a modern audience?

  Whether passivity in the face of evil is virtuous
• What does Banquo's death highlight?

  The dangers of standing in the way of ruthless power
• What ensures Banquo's continued influence in the play?

  Shakespeare reinforcing key themes