Banquo Flashcards
What does the Sergeant say about their actions against the foe?
They redoubled strokes upon the foe
This indicates their determination and bravery in battle.
What does King Duncan say about the honor of the characters?
They smack of honour both
This refers to the noble qualities of Macbeth and Banquo.
What do the Witches mean by ‘Lesser than Macbeth, and greater’?
It suggests a paradox regarding Banquo’s future compared to Macbeth’s
This highlights the theme of ambition and fate.
What does the character express a desire to know in Act 1, Scene 3?
If you can look into the seeds of time and say which grain will grow and which will not
This reflects a quest for knowledge about the future.
How does King Duncan refer to Banquo?
Noble Banquo
This emphasizes Banquo’s esteemed status and character.
What does Macbeth say about the harvest in Act 1, Scene 4?
There if I grow the harvest is your own
This indicates Macbeth’s ambition and desire for power.
What does Macbeth dream of in Act 2, Scene 1?
I dreamt last night of the weird sisters
This highlights his preoccupation with the Witches and their prophecies.
What does Macbeth express hope for in Act 3, Scene 1?
May they not be my oracles as well, and set me up in hope?
This shows his desire for the Witches’ prophecies to benefit him.
What does Macbeth fear in Act 3, Scene 1?
Thou play’st most foully for’t
This indicates his suspicion of Macbeth’s ambition and methods.
What does Macbeth say regarding his duties in Act 3, Scene 1?
Let your highness command upon me; to which my duties are with a most indissoluble tie for ever knit
This highlights Macbeth’s feigned loyalty to the king.
What stage direction occurs in Act 3, Scene 4?
The GHOST OF BANQUO enters, and sits in MACBETH’s place
This symbolizes Macbeth’s guilt and the consequences of his actions.
