Banquo

Question 1

What does Macbeth say to show that he is frightened of Banquo?

Answer 1

“He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour to act in safety.”

Question 2

How does Banquo show that he is more suspicious of the Witches’ prophecies than Macbeth is?

Answer 2

“The instruments of darkness tell us truths, / (…) to betray’s / In deepest consequence.”

Question 3

How does Banquo display that his ambition does not corrupt him (unlike Macbeth)?

Answer 3

“Why, by the verities on thee made good, / May they not be my oracles as well, / And set me up in hope? But hush! / No more.”