Banquo

Question 1

Banquo
All quotes

Answer 1

‘as cannons over-charged with double cracks’
‘instruments of darkness’
‘restrain in me the cursed thoughts’
‘worthy Banquo’
‘look to the lady’
‘enter a procession of eight phantom Kings’
‘fly, good Fleance’

Question 2

Banquo
1st point and quotations

Answer 2

Brave, noble fighter with Macbeth, Captain regards them ‘as cannons over-charged with double cracks’ simile, destructive, skilful, patriotism, hyperbole ‘over-charges’ energy, close relationship to Macbeth

Question 3

Banquo
2nd point and quotations

Answer 3

Similar curiosity to Macbeth about predictions, sparks ambition but is more astute than Macbeth, calls them ‘instruments of darkness’ metaphor, inhumanity, symbol of evil, he is insightful, fights against ambition ‘restrain in me the cursed thoughts’ imperative, determination, recognises danger of ambition

Question 4

Banquo
3rd point and quotations

Answer 4

Virtuous figure ‘worthy Banquo’ epithet, loyal and decent, mirrors the path Macbeth could have chosen ‘look to the lady’ compassionate gentlemen, innocence to not see LM’s deception, sympathy

Question 5

Banquo
4th point and quotations

Answer 5

Betrayed by Macbeth, brutal killing of father and son, tragic victim who is selfless, paternal figure, creates pathos ‘fly, good Fleance’ imperative, valiant, puts son first

Question 6

Banquo
5th point and quotations

Answer 6

Stage directions ‘enter a procession of eight phantom Kings’ apparition shows regal, impressive bloodline, juxtaposes tyrannical Macbeth who wrongfully took throne