BANQUO ESSAY PLAN Flashcards
(5 cards)
who is banquo and his significance
general in king duncan’s army
macbeths bestie
foil to m tho
b represents morality
presented as noble to FLATTER JAMES I
para 1 : banquo introduced as a loyal and noble character
quotes explain SI AR
quotes : noble banquo
my bosom franchised and allegiance clear ( banquo remaining loyal to duncan despite ambition)
explain : banquos loyalty contrasts w macbeth
SI : create character who represents virtue and loyalty ( in line w james 1 values )
AR : J : admiration - loyal to king - respect
para 2 : banquo as a foil to macbeth
point quotes explain SI AR context
point : he reacts to the witches prophecies w caution
quotes : what can the devil speak true? (skepticism)
win us honest trifles, to betrays in deepest consequence
neither beg nor fear your favours
explain : banquo resists temptation , highlighting macbeths downfall
SI : show how ambition when controlled leads to honour
AR : J : banquos restraint = virtuous
M : evokes respect for morality
CONTEXT : james 1 fear of witchcraft
james 1 law / daemonology
challenge to GCoB
para 3 : banquos role in macbeths downfall
point quotes explain context SI AR
point : banquos prophecy of royal descendants fuels macbeths paranoia
quotes : thou shalt get kings through thou be none
our fears in banquo stick deep
o, treachery! fly good fleance fly!
explain : banquos prophecy embodies macbeths insecurities
shows ambition destroys relationships
context : GPP - macbeths rule reflects james 1 rule post plot
SI : highlight dangers of ambition
AR : J : sympathise w banquo as virtuous victim
M : view banquos murder as tragic , underlines macbeths moral corruption
para 4 : banquos legacy + restoration of order
point quotes explain context SI AR
point : symbolise triumph of morality
quotes : never shake thy gory locks at me (reaction to banquos ghost )
some holy anger fly to the court of england - malcom (banquos lasting legacy)
explain : banquos ghost embodies macbeths guilt
emphasises psychological cost of ambition
context : banquos descendants fulfilling prophecy reinforced DRoK and GCoB - jacobean belief
SI : flatter james 1 - portrays banquos lineage as strong - patronage that shakespeare relied on
AR : J : celebrate banquos legacy , reflection of divine providence
M : recognise legacy as counterpoint to macbeths downfall
