banquo

Cards (21)

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