Macbeth

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• Initially friends with Macbeth but returns to haunt him
• Is told his future by The Witches
• Is stabbed to death by The Murderers

Banquo is a thane in Duncan’s army, and at first a friend to Macbeth. He is equal in rank to Macbeth at the beginning of the play, and although Macbeth is told he will be King, Banquo is told that his children will be kings. After Macbeth kills Duncan and becomes King, Banquo grows suspicious of his former friend and considers him to be a tyrant. However, Macbeth has him murdered before he can act. He later appears as a ghost and frightens Macbeth at his banquet. Banquo finally appears in the play as an apparition with eight of his descendents, showing Macbeth that they will be kings. By frightening him into becoming more of a tyrant, Banquo pushes Macbeth towards his fate.

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1. Macbeth

   

   Thy bones are marrowless, thy blood is cold;
   Thou hast no speculation in those eyes,
   Which thou dost glare with. (3.4.93-5)

2. Macbeth

   

   Banquo, thy soul’s flight,
   If it find Heaven, must find it out to-night. (3.1.140-1)

3. Macbeth

   

   Our fears in Banquo
   Stick deep, and in his royalty of nature
   Reigns that which would be fear’d: ‘tis much he dares;
   And, to that dauntless temper of his mind,
   He hath a wisdom that doth guide his valour
   To act in safety. There is none but he
   Whose being I do fear. (3.1.48-54)

4. Macbeth

   

   If you shall cleave to my consent, when ‘tis,
   It shall make honour for you. (2.1.25-6)

5. Duncan

   

   Noble Banquo,
   That hast no less deserv’d, nor must be known
   No less to have done so, let me enfold thee,
   And hold thee to my heart. (1.4.29-32)

6. The Witches

   

   Lesser than Macbeth, and greater.
   Not so happy, yet much happier.
   Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none:
   So all hail, Macbeth and Banquo!
   Banquo and Macbeth, all hail! (1.3.65-9)

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