How are we introduced to Banquo at the start of the play? | He is with Macbeth, another Thane of Scotland and soldier. He is with Macbeth when the Witches appear. |
What does his line about Banquo reveal about his personality ‘a wisdom that doth guide his valour’? | That he thinks before he acts and does what is right. |
How does Banquo respond to the Witches prophesies? | He is ambitious and hopes the prophesies come true, but unlike Macbeth, he is not willing to act. Banquo isn’t corrupted by his ambition like Macbeth, he remains honourable. |
What does it mean when Banquo says he chooses to keep his ‘allegiance clear’? | His conscience is more important to him that power and glory. |
Does Banquo trust the Witches? | No, unlike Macbeth he is rational and knows not to take the word of the dammed. |
Why does Macbeth hire murderers to kill Banquo? | He sees Banquo as a threat. |
Hertswood GCSE English – Macbeth: Character Profiles – Banquo
January 2, 2020