Banquo Quotes Flashcards
Name one quote regarding ambition
Hint : he hath wisdom
“He hath wisdom that doth guide his valour to act in safety”
Macbeth Act 3
Name two quotes regarding supernatural
Hint : I dreamt
“I dreamt of the three weird sisters last night” - Banquo Act 2
“I think not of them” - Macbeth Act 2
Analysis of “He hath wisdom that doth guide his valour to act in safety”
7 deadly sins : Macbeth epitomises one of the 7 deadly sins of envy - he envies Banquo’s capacity for courage in abstaining from succumbing to these “deep desires” of unchecked ambition. This show that Banquo can remain pious even in the face of these temptation.
Connotation : “guide” connotes leadership, mirrors Macbeth’s initial attempt to guide and lead his ambition but ends up succumbing to its potent influence. Banquo emerges as a figure capable of self guidance, steering clear of the temptations of sin.
The ambivalent portrayal of Banquo stands as the antithesis to Macbeth’s bloodthirsty depiction.
How to remember analysis of “he hath wisdom that don’t guide his valour to act in safety”
7 deadly sins : Macbeth embodies envy
Connotation : Macbeth can’t lead or guide his ambition. Banquo can
Antithesis : Banquo is the antithesis of Macbeth’s bloodthirsty depiction
