Kingship/Banquo Flashcards
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Q
“royalty of nature”
“thou shalt get kings”
“keep my bosom franchised”
A
Shakespeare demonstrates the noble qualities and Banquo’s “royalty of nature” as he is literally royal in nature - it was prophesied that “thou shalt get kings”. Also, royal in terms of virtue – he is honourable and virtuous. Thus he will disapprove of the murder, fight for justice and remain loyal to the king (Duncan) - as warned by “keep my bosom franchised” .
