Banquo

Question 1

Cautious/Perceptive/Sensible

Answer 1

• “Win us with honest trifles.”
• “Trick us with half truths.”
• “Instruments of darkness.”

Question 2

Tempted by these “cursed thoughts”, wishes to confide in his friend Macbeth, but makes it clear his “allegiance” is still to the king.

Answer 2

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Question 3

Banquo decides to not act on his suspicious in relation to Macbeth.

Answer 3

• “But hush! No more.”

- “Command upon me.”

Question 4

Banquo is tempted by the witches’ prophecies

Answer 4

• “Cursed”

- “Set me up in hope.”

Question 5

Close and Loyal Friend to Macbeth

Answer 5

• “Let us speak our free hearts” [They never speak freely again after this - Banquo hides his suspicion while Macbeth hides his ambition.]
• The distance between these two characters begin here.