Banquo Flashcards
Analyse quote “I dreamt last night of the three weird sisters. To you they have show’d some truth.” Act 1 scene 3
Banquo is aware that the witches have showed truth to Macbeth, but he is cautious about how far Macbeth will go to fulfill the prophecy, particularly in relation to his own descendants. Unlike Macbeth, who is consumed by his desire for power and willing to commit murder to secure it, Banquo is more reluctant to act on the witches’ predictions and is wary of the consequences. This subtle difference in their characters highlights Banquo’s noble nature compared to Macbeth’s corruption and foreshadows his eventual demise at Macbeth’s hands. This quotation subtly underscores the diverging paths of the two characters: Banquo remains steadfast in his moral integrity, while Macbeth is willing to sacrifice his soul for the throne.
