Characters: Banquo (Leaving Cert English): Flashcards
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Banquo's core character traits
Banquo's core character traits
Noble, honorable, loyal to King Duncan
What is a foil?
What is a foil?
Something/someone that makes another's qualities more noticeable
Banquo's reaction to witches' prophecies
Banquo's reaction to witches' prophecies
Skeptical and questions their intentions
Quote: 'instruments of darkness' - meaning
Quote: 'instruments of darkness' - meaning
Witches tell truths to betray in deepest consequence
Banquo's view of Macbeth after Duncan's murder
Banquo's view of Macbeth after Duncan's murder
Suspicious - fears Macbeth played foully for throne
What does Banquo pray for? (Act 2, Scene 1)
What does Banquo pray for? (Act 2, Scene 1)
Strength to resist cursed thoughts that trouble him
When is Banquo murdered?
When is Banquo murdered?
Act 3, Scene 3
Banquo's dying words focus
Banquo's dying words focus
Tells Fleance to fly and seek revenge
Is Banquo more perceptive than Macbeth?
Is Banquo more perceptive than Macbeth?
Yes - recognises danger in witches' prophecies
Does Banquo succumb to ambition?
Does Banquo succumb to ambition?
No - remains morally steadfast despite prophecies
What does Banquo's murder highlight?
What does Banquo's murder highlight?
Destructive power of unchecked ambition
How does Banquo contrast with Macbeth?
How does Banquo contrast with Macbeth?
Banquo resists prophecies & stays loyal; Macbeth succumbs to ambition
Why is Banquo described as loyal?
Why is Banquo described as loyal?
Remains faithful to Duncan, doesn't betray him
Why is Banquo described as perceptive?
Why is Banquo described as perceptive?
Cautious, questions witches' intentions & prophecies
Why is Banquo described as rational?
Why is Banquo described as rational?
Thinks logically, not swayed by supernatural influences