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In Shakespeare's play Macbeth, what does Banquo's character serve as?
A
foil
to Macbeth
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What qualities does Banquo possess that Macbeth does not?
Trust
, duty,
skepticism
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What term does Banquo use to refer to Macbeth at the beginning of the play?
My noble
partner
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What does Banquo later suspect regarding Macbeth's rise to the throne?
Evil means were
involved
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What character trait is Banquo consistently shown to have towards his king and kingdom?
Faithfulness
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What does Banquo publicly criticize regarding Duncan?
Duncan's
regicide
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Why does Banquo distrust the witches and their prophecies?
He believes they are
evil
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What does Banquo's ghost seem to symbolize in the play?
Macbeth’s
guilt
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How does Shakespeare contrast Banquo's speech with that of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth?
Through
straightforward
language
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How does Banquo express his support for the king and the established order?
Earnestly
and plainly
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What does Banquo frequently call on to show his honesty and integrity?
His Christian
beliefs
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What does the use of iambic pentameter in Banquo's speech indicate?
He is a
nobleman
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How does Shakespeare reveal Banquo's integrity and moral clarity?
Through
soliloquies
and
asides
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What concern is reflected in Banquo's speeches regarding Macbeth?
Macbeth may have killed
Duncan
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How do Macbeth and Banquo differently perceive the witches' prophecies?
Banquo urges Macbeth to "
reason
"
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What does Banquo publicly declare after Duncan's murder?
His
loyalty
to Duncan
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What does Banquo reveal in a soliloquy regarding Macbeth's claim to the throne?
Foul
means were involved
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What does Banquo's surprise at Macbeth's treachery highlight?
His
noble
and
trusting
nature
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Who does Macbeth plan to murder along with Banquo?
His son,
Fleance
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What are the acts and scenes mentioned in the text featuring Banquo?
Act 2
,
Scene 1
Act 3
, Scene 1
Act 3,
Scene 5
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How does Shakespeare display the increasing corruption of Macbeth's noble nature in his speech?
Through prose or
rhyming couplets
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