Banquo Flashcards
1
Q
- kills enemy of the crown (Duncan)
- Highly regarded, trustworthy, deserving of their titles
A
“Worthy gentlemen”
2
Q
- Doesn’t take them seriously, rational, logical
- “bubbles” suggests meaningless, weightless
A
“The Earth has bubbles.. Alas these are them”
3
Q
- Macbeth is contemplating murder
- Wishes not to be involved, conscience clear
- Will listen but not be disloyal
A
“Keep my bosom franchised and allegiance clear”
4
Q
- Proves Banquo’s suspicions of Macbeth’s murder
- He didn’t tell anyone, fearful, unknown how far Macbeth will go
A
“I fear thou played most foully for’t”
5
Q
- Curious and lingers on prophecy but let’s fate decide
- Does not chose to translate thoughts into actions for self gain unlike Macbeth
A
“May they not be my oracles as well”
6
Q
- Includes ghost of Banquo to make Macbeth feel guilty
- Concludes Macbeth is a unfit King
- Shows how Macbeth is crazy
A
Macbeth: “Quit my sight”
