Characters: Banquo (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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How does Banquo react to the witches, unlike Macbeth?
How does Banquo react to the witches, unlike Macbeth?
He remains skeptical & questions them
What does Banquo suspect about Macbeth in Act 3, Scene 1?
What does Banquo suspect about Macbeth in Act 3, Scene 1?
That he played foully to get throne
Why does Macbeth have Banquo murdered?
Why does Macbeth have Banquo murdered?
Because he sees Banquo as a threat
What does Banquo pray for in Act 2, Scene 1?
What does Banquo pray for in Act 2, Scene 1?
Help to resist cursed thoughts
What is a foil in literature?
What is a foil in literature?
Something that makes another's traits noticeable
Which character trait makes Banquo recognize the danger in the witches' prophecies?
Which character trait makes Banquo recognize the danger in the witches' prophecies?
He is more perceptive than Macbeth
What does Banquo NOT do despite the prophecy about his descendants?
What does Banquo NOT do despite the prophecy about his descendants?
He does not succumb to ambition
What does Banquo's murder mark or signify?
What does Banquo's murder mark or signify?
The climax of Macbeth's moral descent
Who says 'The instruments of darkness tell us truths'?
Who says 'The instruments of darkness tell us truths'?
Banquo warning about the witches
The adjective 'Rational' describes Banquo because he:
The adjective 'Rational' describes Banquo because he:
Thinks logically, not led by supernatural
How does Banquo's response to prophecies contrast with Macbeth's?
How does Banquo's response to prophecies contrast with Macbeth's?
Banquo doesn't let them cloud judgment
In his dying words, what does Banquo urge Fleance to do?
In his dying words, what does Banquo urge Fleance to do?
Fly and possibly revenge him later