Banquo

• Foil:


  Banko serves as foil to Macbeth, epitomising an ideal balance between ambition and respectability. As Macbeth descends from being ‘worthy‘ to a ‘hell-hound‘ he contrast sharply with banqous ability to retain both ambition and piety.
• Imagery of ‘royalty’


  The portrayal of ‘royalty‘ conjures an image of divine ordination, signalling Macbeth acknowledgement of Banquos, moral stature and respectability akin to one chosen by God
• ‘Royalty of nature‘ (said by Macbeth in act3)
• The ambivalent portrayal of banquo stands as the antithesis to Macbeths blood thirsty depiction, underscoring the contrast in their responses to ambitions compelling force
• Diction+ connotations:


  The diction of term ‘guides’ connotes leadership, revealing Macbeth‘s initial attempt to direct and lead his ambition. However, he succumbs to its potent influence, rendering him vulnerable. In stark contrast, Bangor emerges capable of self guidance, steering clear of the temptations of Sin .
• 7 deadly sins :


  Macbeth epitomises the sin of envy, one of the seven deadly sins, as he desires for banquos capacity for courage in tempering ambition and abstaining from succumbing to these ‘deep desires’
• ‘ he has wisdom that Duff guide his father to act and safety’ (said by Macbeth act 3)