Paper 3: Banquo Quotations Flashcards
Banquo ___ Macbeth that the witches are “___ of ___” that will have “deepest ___”
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Banquo warns Macbeth that the witches are “instruments of darkness” that will have “deepest consequence”
Theme: Evil, Supernatural, mystery
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Techniques: Metaphor, imagery, superlative adjective
Extra: 1.3
(asking ___ to ___ away dark thoughts and ___) “___ powers ___ in me the ___ thoughts that ___ gives way to in ___”
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(asking God to drive away dark thoughts and nightmares) “merciful powers restrain in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives way to in repose”
Theme: Supernatural
Context: Religion
Techniques: Adjective ‘cursed’ suggests Banquo, unlike Macbeth, sees such thoughts of ambition as negative, corrupting and therefore unwelcome.
Extra: 2.1 Banquo is afraid of going to sleep; he fears bad dreams. In contrast to Lady Macbeth who asks supernatural powers to grant her the ability to force Macbeth to chase their ambition and Macbeth who is only manipulated and influenced by supernatural powers, Banquo requests them to help him “restrain the cursed thoughts” and prevent him from being corrupted by “nature” and ambition.
“I ___ ___ night of the three ___ sisters”
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“I dreamed last night of the three weird sisters”
Theme: Supernatural
Context: Supernatural forces, evil
Techniques: Symbolism of sleep and dreaming
Extra: 2.1 Banquo is haunted by the witches, yet he resists their power and remains loyal. He is disrupted by the supernatural as it still occurs in his dreams, however, he does not let these thoughts of the witches effect him. Even Banquo is susceptible to his ambition. He too dreams of kingship, wealth and greatness, however is only displayed in his subconscious activities during sleep. Banquo does however think (by dreaming ) of the witches and shares this with Macbeth the night of the murder.
(about Macbeth being crowned King) “I fear thou played’st most foully for it”
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(about Macbeth being crowned King) “I fear thou played’st most foully for it”
Theme: Foreshadowing, mystery, detective work
Context: Chain of being, divine right of kings
Techniques: Adverb ‘foully’, noun, foreshadowing
Extra: 3.1 is the turning point in Macbeth and Banquo’s friendship, as Banquo is now losing trust in Macbeth upon finding out that he may have killed Duncan.
SOLILOQUY (Macbeth about Banquo) “Our fears in Banquo stick deep, and in his royalty of nature reigns that which would be feared.”
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SOLILOQUY (Macbeth about Banquo) “Our fears in Banquo stick deep, and in his royalty of nature reigns that which would be feared.”
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Context: Chain of being
Techniques: Soliloquy, alliteration
Extra: 3.1 Macbeth states that Banquo has a ‘royalty of nature’ or nobility about him which actually makes Macbeth afraid of him. He also acknowledges that Banquo’s “royalty of nature reigns” or nobility about him which actually makes Macbeth afraid of him. “royalty of nature reigns” reflects that Macbeth thinks Banquo has king like qualities and would have been a better king than him. Macbeth fears that the country may have more respect for Banquo. Macbeth also acknowledges that Banquo has “valour” (bravery) and “wisdom” which emphasises his fear.
(Macbeth speaking to the murderers) Banquo’s “heavy hand hath bowed you to the grave and beggared yours forever”, “Banquo was your enemy”
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(Macbeth speaking to the murderers) Banquo’s “heavy hand hath bowed you to the grave and beggared yours forever”, “Banquo was your enemy”
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Summarise the character of Banquo
Banquo is a Scottish general who is close friends with Macbeth. Banquo is father to Fleance, who also appears in the play. Banquo and Macbeth witness the Weird Sisters’ initial prophecies together. At the beginning of the play, Banquo and Macbeth display a strong friendship, and Banquo warns him not to pay too much attention to the Witches’ prophecies, calling them “instruments of darkness” (Act 1, Scene 3). Despite both receiving prophecies, Macbeth acts on the Weird Sisters’ predictions whereas Banquo does not, despite his seeming interest. He does however think of them and shares this with Macbeth the night of the murder: “I dreamed last night of the three Weird Sisters; to you they have showed some truth.” According to the Witches’ prophecy, Banquo’s children will inherit the Scottish throne. Banquo becomes suspicious of Macbeth after Duncan’s death, and Macbeth plots his murder as well as his son, Fleance. However, the planned murder goes awry when Banquo is murdered but Fleance escapes. After Macbeth has him killed, Banquo’s ghost haunts Macbeth at the royal banquet table.
