Banquo in Macbeth Act 1:
Banquo is one of the main characters in Act 1, he appears as a really close friend of Macbeth. He has a similar job and position as Macbeth. The first appearance or mention of Banquo is after the war with the Norwegians, where Duncan ask for them “dismayed not this our captains, Macbeth and Banquo?” (I.ii.37-38), making the audience know that both are important and have a similar rank, then the Captain answers by saying “they smack of honor both” (I.II.49) which helps us know that both Macbeth and Banquo did a great job. They are together and makes us see that they are most of the time together. Later on Banquo appears again when meeting the witches and he approaches the witches saying;
“What are these
So wither’d and so wild in their attire,
That look not like the inhabitants o’ the earth,
And yet are on’t? Live you? or are you aught
That man may question? You seem to understand me,
By each at once her chappy finger laying
Upon her skinny lips: you should be women,
And yet your beards forbid me to interpret
That you are so.” (1.3.45.49)
Which compared to Macbeth´s use of language it looks less formal, and is direct and hard talking to the witches, making them look horrible like man by the use of words and description of Banquo. After the witches prophecy to Macbeth he tries to calm Macbeth and by saying “Good sir, why do you start and seem to fear things that do sound so fair” (I.iii.54-55), but as the witches said “fair is foul and foul is fair” so the use of the word fair by Banquo makes us think that the prophecy and what might occur at the same time is foul. Banquo after that he looks worried and asks for what will happen to him and knowing about what will happen to him and to his sons and to Macbeth makes him worried. But Banquo all the time is kind of analysing what the witches said and what the prophecy might cause and he warns Macbeth and he thinks not like Macbeth, Banquo says “oftentime, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray´s” (1.3.134-137) that part tells us that Macbeth would go directly into evil without thinking, but Banquo takes his time and even though he wants to know about his future he does it in a cautious way saying “Speak, then, to me, who neither beg nor fear your favors nor your hate” (1.3.63-64).
Banquo is also seen by other characters in a way, and in a good way. Banquo acclaims Duncan. Duncan says “Noble Banquo, that hast no less deserved nor must be known No less to have done so, let me enfold thee And hold thee to my heart” and Banquo answers “There if I grow, The harvest is your own” (1.4.33-37), here Banquo is saying thanks to Duncan and to all that he has done for him, and that even though Duncan could help him in any way and has done for him Banquo is like a harvest made of Duncan, he says he is from his (Duncan) harvest. Later on Duncan says “true, worthy Banquo. He is full so valiant, and in his commendations I am fed” (1.4.61-62) thanking him for all his acclamations and showing how good and valiant he is.
Juan, good comments and use of evidence to analyze Banquo’s character. Do you think that he is a dramatic foil for Macbeth? If so, how do we see that? (Watch that you carefully proof read before posting.)
Act 2:
Banquo in act 2 does not appear as much as in act 1 he appears in the first two pages talking to Fleance and then to Macbeth. At the beginning of Act 2 Banquo says “a heavy summons lies like lead upon me, And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, Resting in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives way to in repose” (2.1.7-11), this means that Banquo could not sleep because he was thinking of something that kept him awake probably the witches prophecy. However we can also guess that Banquo is thinking that something bad is going to happen because if we see at what he said at the beginning asking “how goes the night, boy?” (2.1.1) which he is really asking what time is it, and Fleance answers that the moon is down, giving us the idea that is pretty dark and dark would mean that something bad will happen. Later as mentioned before he is worried probably about the prophecy but also because it is night and he is nervous about the prophecy he could be nervous about Macbeth and what he might do to complete his prophecy. Banquo later hears something and asks for his sword, even though he is safe in the castle he is worried because of his dreams, and he finds out it is Macbeth. With Macbeth, Banquo thanks him about all his kind hospitality with the king and all they have done for him, Macbeth responds by saying that they were not prepared if they were it could have been much better. There Banquo says about the witches “ I dreamt last night of the three Weird Sisters. To you they have showed some truth.”(2.1.25-26), there we know that Banquo was worried because of the witches prophecy. In the other hand Macbeth looks calm and says that he does not think of them, but we all know he does and is planning how to achieve them. Then Macbeth says something really interesting “If you shall cleave to my consent, when ´tis, It shall make honour for you”(2.1.34-35) it seems that Macbeth is trying to tell Banquo what he will do and trying to bribe him that it will bring good things to him if Banquo helps him. However Banquo as a noble man he answers saying “So I lose none In seeking to augment it, but still keep My bosom franchised and allegiance clear, I shall be counseled”(2.1. 36-39) meaning that as long as he does not loses his honor and he will have a clear conscience, Banquo would listen to Macbeth advice. Their conversation ends over there, Banquo probably suspect of Macbeth and his actions.
In Act 2 scene four, Macduff knows about the murder of Duncan and he is with Lady Macbeth and instead of telling her about it because it was something really bad for a women to know (even though she planned everything), Banquo enters and is the first one to know about it, making him look as a trustful person, Banquo reacts “ Too cruel anywhere.-Dear Duff, I prithee, contradict thyself. And say it is not so.” (2.3.104-106) Banquo means that he wishes and asks Macduff to please be saying it is false all that, that it didn’t happen, because probably Banquo would be thinking in that moment that the one who died was Duncan and the prophecy has been completed, and his suspicion of Macbeth being the one would be even greater. Finally Banquo knowing about what happened says “Fears and scruples shae us. In the great hand of God I stand, and thence Against the undivulged pretense I fight Of treasonous malice”(2.3.151-154) meaning that even though everyone is afraid and scared about what happened Banquo stands for what is right, and will fight until he finds the one who committed treason.
Juan, a fine analysis of Banquo and key evidence. Overall, how has Banquo’s character developed in this act? No need to summarize scenes; just point out key lines said by or about Banquo and how they help to characterize him. (Watch: use paragraphs to divide and organize your ideas; also be sure to carefully proof read your writing before posting.)
Act 3: Banquo
In act 3 Banquo just appears in some scenes where he talks, however after he is killed by Macbeth he just appears as a ghost to Macbeth in certain moments but he never talks.
At the beginning of act 3 in scene 1 from lines 1-10 there is a small soliloquy from Banquo that are the most important words that Banquo says in all the act. In his soliloquy Macbeth thinks and mentions about Macbeth has took Duncan´s place as king, and he pointing out how the witches have been right in what they have said but he fears and doubts on how Macbeth got in power “thou hast it now-King, Cawdor, Glamis, all as the weird women promised, and I fear”(3.i.1-3). After that his soliloquy continues and he tries to forget that by pointing out that if Macbeth´s prophecy was made why his prophecy wouldn´t fulfilled, “Yet it was said It should not stand in thy prosperity, But that myself should be the root and father of many kings” (3.i.3-6). However on that thinking he doubts and thinks on the methods that Macbeth became king, and worries about himself. After that Macbeth and Banquo have a talk, and Macbeth is planning a feast to Banquo (we could guess that the feast is killing Banquo), Banquo would leave with his son in the day and come back at night for the feast. In this section from lines 20-40 where the conversation between Banquo and Macbeth occur there is not much about a message but more about the structure and language used specially by Banquo. In previous conversations between them, their dialogues were long, but now Banquo´s dialogues are short and direct just answering what Macbeth asks and saying what is needed to say, there we can know that Banquo doubts on Macbeth and on what he could possibly do and has done. At the end of the page (3.1.47) Macbeth says something really important that makes us think that Macbeth is planning something and probably to kill Banquo as he says “While then, God be with you” something that we would never expect from Macbeth. Later on in the same scene 1 Banquo is mentioned by Macbeth and he talks about his reason of killing him, in his soliloquy “Our fears of Banquo stick deep, and in his royalty of nature reigns that which could be feared” (3.i.52-55) there Macbeth is saying that Banquo even though he is a noble man and is a good man Macbeth is afraid of him, not directly of him but more about the prophecy made by the witches. Macbeth also says “For Banquo’s issue have I filed my mind; for them the gracious Duncan have a murdered” meaning that now Macbeth is not longer worried about fulfilling the prophecy of himself but now he is worried about Banquo´s prophecy as Macbeth looks that he wants more power and have all. Finally Macbeth says “To make them kings, the seed of Banquo kings. Rather than so, com fate into the list, and champion me to th´utterance” (3.i.75-77) where Macbeth not only refers to Banquo but also to his descendant, therefore his son Fleance and that both should be taken out of the way. In the end of act 3 scene 2 we know for sure that Macbeth will kill Banquo with the murderers “It is concluded. Banquo, thy soul’s flight, If it find heaven, must find it out tonight” (3.ii.161-162). In the end of scene 3 when Banquo is murdered it is really interesting the words that Banquo say when he is killed “O treachery!” (3.iii.25) they are important and special because it makes us think that Banquo would know who possibly kill him in this case would be Macbeth, as it was treason, they were friends and he has been killed by him and not even directly by him but by sending someone else to kill him. In act 4 from line 41 to the end of the scene the ghost of Banquo appears and we see that Macbeth is the only one that sees the ghost and he is scared of it, each time Shakespeare uses [to the ghost] then we know that he is talking to the ghost and everyone else is listening to him. Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo and not the ghost of Duncan because he is completely faulty of Banquo´s death and more because Banquo was closer to Macbeth than what Duncan was. We realize that no one else sees the ghost as the scene goes on and Lady Macbeth tries to calm him down, but Macbeth almost says who he is watching when Ross asks “what sights my lord?” (3.iv.143-144) however he does not says anything as Lady Macbeth stops him. Finally Macbeth leaves an impression to Ross and Lennox that he has committed something bad, and as no one knows about Banquo’s death they probably think that Macbeth killed Duncan and he is going crazy.
Juan, good comments on Banquo’s character; I especially like your attention to his line, “O treachery.” Perhaps expand a bit more on why Macbeth would see Banquo’s ghost and not Duncan’s. (Organize your comment into paragraphs to make it easier to read and understand; completely “at fault”.)
Act 4 Banquo
After Banquo´s death, in the following acts Banquo no longer appears as a character, he appears as a ghost only for Macbeth which probably indicates madness or Banquo also appears when he is mentioned by someone. So probably his appearance on the play might be less as it goes on. In act 4 Banquo appears mainly in scene 1 as Macbeth meets the witches and as he did not killed Fleance he is still worried about Banquo’s prophecy becoming real. In line 116 after the third apparition leaves Macbeth asks about Banquo´s prophecy if it will still become true “shall Banquo’s issue even reign in this kingdom?” letting the readers know that Macbeth is still really worried about Banquo´s prophecy that he goes to the witches to know more about it. The witches answer to Macbeth petition so they show him a picture of “eight kings, [the eight king] with a glass in his hand and Banquo last” (stage directions scene 1 page 129) this means that Banquo’s line of kings will be long and lasting with eight kings and Babe long and Banquo’s would be the father of the ones who started the line of kings. Macbeth amazed and in fear says “thou art too like the spirit of Banquo down! Thy crown does sear my eyeballs”(4.1.127-128) Macbeth is wishing that Banquo’s spirit is destroyed even though he already killed Banquo, Macbeth is showing all the hate he has towards Banquo that his spirit is following him and will not let him in peace and what Banquo has accomplished or will accomplish makes Macbeth be in pain. The glass in Banquo’s hand could mean that Banquo is being referred as Jesus and he has the chalice and the line of kings are like his disciples, however different from Jesus here there are only 8. The last mention of Banquo in act 4 is also in scene 1 and it is similar to the one mentioned above when Macbeth is mad about the truth of the prophecy “horrible sight! Now I see tis true, for the blood-boltered Banquo smiles upon me and point at them for his”(4.1.137-139) here Macbeth is showing how mad he is about what will happen and he cannot do anything and as mentioned in the quote Banquo is smiling to Macbeth even though he is dead and supposed to be Banquo should be the one sad and suffering as he dies however the one who is that way is Macbeth, it doesn’t matter that Banquo’s body is bloody he is smiling at Macbeth and that will follow him forever.
Interesting how Banquo’s ghost still appears after Macbeth has killed him, and how he still carries a lot of meaning into the story. The significance of the ghost is to show Macbeth’s madness and what is happening to him and I had not noticed how crazy Macbeth still was about Banquo. Macbeth cannot stop thinking about Banquo and I had not noticed how he was obsessed, good analysis. Also, good allusion to Jesus and the biblical reference this does not come as clear at first but now I understand how Shakespeare is creating a deeper meaning with this conncection. I believe Banquo is still important even after his death, and you hit exactly all the points of how great he is.
Macbeth Characters and Motifs 
Banquo in Macbeth Act 1:
Banquo is one of the main characters in Act 1, he appears as a really close friend of Macbeth. He has a similar job and position as Macbeth. The first appearance or mention of Banquo is after the war with the Norwegians, where Duncan ask for them “dismayed not this our captains, Macbeth and Banquo?” (I.ii.37-38), making the audience know that both are important and have a similar rank, then the Captain answers by saying “they smack of honor both” (I.II.49) which helps us know that both Macbeth and Banquo did a great job. They are together and makes us see that they are most of the time together. Later on Banquo appears again when meeting the witches and he approaches the witches saying;
“What are these
So wither’d and so wild in their attire,
That look not like the inhabitants o’ the earth,
And yet are on’t? Live you? or are you aught
That man may question? You seem to understand me,
By each at once her chappy finger laying
Upon her skinny lips: you should be women,
And yet your beards forbid me to interpret
That you are so.” (1.3.45.49)
Which compared to Macbeth´s use of language it looks less formal, and is direct and hard talking to the witches, making them look horrible like man by the use of words and description of Banquo. After the witches prophecy to Macbeth he tries to calm Macbeth and by saying “Good sir, why do you start and seem to fear things that do sound so fair” (I.iii.54-55), but as the witches said “fair is foul and foul is fair” so the use of the word fair by Banquo makes us think that the prophecy and what might occur at the same time is foul. Banquo after that he looks worried and asks for what will happen to him and knowing about what will happen to him and to his sons and to Macbeth makes him worried. But Banquo all the time is kind of analysing what the witches said and what the prophecy might cause and he warns Macbeth and he thinks not like Macbeth, Banquo says “oftentime, to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths, Win us with honest trifles, to betray´s” (1.3.134-137) that part tells us that Macbeth would go directly into evil without thinking, but Banquo takes his time and even though he wants to know about his future he does it in a cautious way saying “Speak, then, to me, who neither beg nor fear your favors nor your hate” (1.3.63-64).
Banquo is also seen by other characters in a way, and in a good way. Banquo acclaims Duncan. Duncan says “Noble Banquo, that hast no less deserved nor must be known No less to have done so, let me enfold thee And hold thee to my heart” and Banquo answers “There if I grow, The harvest is your own” (1.4.33-37), here Banquo is saying thanks to Duncan and to all that he has done for him, and that even though Duncan could help him in any way and has done for him Banquo is like a harvest made of Duncan, he says he is from his (Duncan) harvest. Later on Duncan says “true, worthy Banquo. He is full so valiant, and in his commendations I am fed” (1.4.61-62) thanking him for all his acclamations and showing how good and valiant he is.
LikeLike
Juan, good comments and use of evidence to analyze Banquo’s character. Do you think that he is a dramatic foil for Macbeth? If so, how do we see that? (Watch that you carefully proof read before posting.)
LikeLike
Act 2:
Banquo in act 2 does not appear as much as in act 1 he appears in the first two pages talking to Fleance and then to Macbeth. At the beginning of Act 2 Banquo says “a heavy summons lies like lead upon me, And yet I would not sleep. Merciful powers, Resting in me the cursed thoughts that nature gives way to in repose” (2.1.7-11), this means that Banquo could not sleep because he was thinking of something that kept him awake probably the witches prophecy. However we can also guess that Banquo is thinking that something bad is going to happen because if we see at what he said at the beginning asking “how goes the night, boy?” (2.1.1) which he is really asking what time is it, and Fleance answers that the moon is down, giving us the idea that is pretty dark and dark would mean that something bad will happen. Later as mentioned before he is worried probably about the prophecy but also because it is night and he is nervous about the prophecy he could be nervous about Macbeth and what he might do to complete his prophecy. Banquo later hears something and asks for his sword, even though he is safe in the castle he is worried because of his dreams, and he finds out it is Macbeth. With Macbeth, Banquo thanks him about all his kind hospitality with the king and all they have done for him, Macbeth responds by saying that they were not prepared if they were it could have been much better. There Banquo says about the witches “ I dreamt last night of the three Weird Sisters. To you they have showed some truth.”(2.1.25-26), there we know that Banquo was worried because of the witches prophecy. In the other hand Macbeth looks calm and says that he does not think of them, but we all know he does and is planning how to achieve them. Then Macbeth says something really interesting “If you shall cleave to my consent, when ´tis, It shall make honour for you”(2.1.34-35) it seems that Macbeth is trying to tell Banquo what he will do and trying to bribe him that it will bring good things to him if Banquo helps him. However Banquo as a noble man he answers saying “So I lose none In seeking to augment it, but still keep My bosom franchised and allegiance clear, I shall be counseled”(2.1. 36-39) meaning that as long as he does not loses his honor and he will have a clear conscience, Banquo would listen to Macbeth advice. Their conversation ends over there, Banquo probably suspect of Macbeth and his actions.
In Act 2 scene four, Macduff knows about the murder of Duncan and he is with Lady Macbeth and instead of telling her about it because it was something really bad for a women to know (even though she planned everything), Banquo enters and is the first one to know about it, making him look as a trustful person, Banquo reacts “ Too cruel anywhere.-Dear Duff, I prithee, contradict thyself. And say it is not so.” (2.3.104-106) Banquo means that he wishes and asks Macduff to please be saying it is false all that, that it didn’t happen, because probably Banquo would be thinking in that moment that the one who died was Duncan and the prophecy has been completed, and his suspicion of Macbeth being the one would be even greater. Finally Banquo knowing about what happened says “Fears and scruples shae us. In the great hand of God I stand, and thence Against the undivulged pretense I fight Of treasonous malice”(2.3.151-154) meaning that even though everyone is afraid and scared about what happened Banquo stands for what is right, and will fight until he finds the one who committed treason.
LikeLike
Good analysis of Banquo. Supported with evidence, and looks good. However, could have said that Banquo is starting to become a threat to Macbeth.
LikeLike
Juan, a fine analysis of Banquo and key evidence. Overall, how has Banquo’s character developed in this act? No need to summarize scenes; just point out key lines said by or about Banquo and how they help to characterize him. (Watch: use paragraphs to divide and organize your ideas; also be sure to carefully proof read your writing before posting.)
LikeLike
Act 3: Banquo
In act 3 Banquo just appears in some scenes where he talks, however after he is killed by Macbeth he just appears as a ghost to Macbeth in certain moments but he never talks.
At the beginning of act 3 in scene 1 from lines 1-10 there is a small soliloquy from Banquo that are the most important words that Banquo says in all the act. In his soliloquy Macbeth thinks and mentions about Macbeth has took Duncan´s place as king, and he pointing out how the witches have been right in what they have said but he fears and doubts on how Macbeth got in power “thou hast it now-King, Cawdor, Glamis, all as the weird women promised, and I fear”(3.i.1-3). After that his soliloquy continues and he tries to forget that by pointing out that if Macbeth´s prophecy was made why his prophecy wouldn´t fulfilled, “Yet it was said It should not stand in thy prosperity, But that myself should be the root and father of many kings” (3.i.3-6). However on that thinking he doubts and thinks on the methods that Macbeth became king, and worries about himself. After that Macbeth and Banquo have a talk, and Macbeth is planning a feast to Banquo (we could guess that the feast is killing Banquo), Banquo would leave with his son in the day and come back at night for the feast. In this section from lines 20-40 where the conversation between Banquo and Macbeth occur there is not much about a message but more about the structure and language used specially by Banquo. In previous conversations between them, their dialogues were long, but now Banquo´s dialogues are short and direct just answering what Macbeth asks and saying what is needed to say, there we can know that Banquo doubts on Macbeth and on what he could possibly do and has done. At the end of the page (3.1.47) Macbeth says something really important that makes us think that Macbeth is planning something and probably to kill Banquo as he says “While then, God be with you” something that we would never expect from Macbeth. Later on in the same scene 1 Banquo is mentioned by Macbeth and he talks about his reason of killing him, in his soliloquy “Our fears of Banquo stick deep, and in his royalty of nature reigns that which could be feared” (3.i.52-55) there Macbeth is saying that Banquo even though he is a noble man and is a good man Macbeth is afraid of him, not directly of him but more about the prophecy made by the witches. Macbeth also says “For Banquo’s issue have I filed my mind; for them the gracious Duncan have a murdered” meaning that now Macbeth is not longer worried about fulfilling the prophecy of himself but now he is worried about Banquo´s prophecy as Macbeth looks that he wants more power and have all. Finally Macbeth says “To make them kings, the seed of Banquo kings. Rather than so, com fate into the list, and champion me to th´utterance” (3.i.75-77) where Macbeth not only refers to Banquo but also to his descendant, therefore his son Fleance and that both should be taken out of the way. In the end of act 3 scene 2 we know for sure that Macbeth will kill Banquo with the murderers “It is concluded. Banquo, thy soul’s flight, If it find heaven, must find it out tonight” (3.ii.161-162). In the end of scene 3 when Banquo is murdered it is really interesting the words that Banquo say when he is killed “O treachery!” (3.iii.25) they are important and special because it makes us think that Banquo would know who possibly kill him in this case would be Macbeth, as it was treason, they were friends and he has been killed by him and not even directly by him but by sending someone else to kill him. In act 4 from line 41 to the end of the scene the ghost of Banquo appears and we see that Macbeth is the only one that sees the ghost and he is scared of it, each time Shakespeare uses [to the ghost] then we know that he is talking to the ghost and everyone else is listening to him. Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo and not the ghost of Duncan because he is completely faulty of Banquo´s death and more because Banquo was closer to Macbeth than what Duncan was. We realize that no one else sees the ghost as the scene goes on and Lady Macbeth tries to calm him down, but Macbeth almost says who he is watching when Ross asks “what sights my lord?” (3.iv.143-144) however he does not says anything as Lady Macbeth stops him. Finally Macbeth leaves an impression to Ross and Lennox that he has committed something bad, and as no one knows about Banquo’s death they probably think that Macbeth killed Duncan and he is going crazy.
LikeLike
Juan, good comments on Banquo’s character; I especially like your attention to his line, “O treachery.” Perhaps expand a bit more on why Macbeth would see Banquo’s ghost and not Duncan’s. (Organize your comment into paragraphs to make it easier to read and understand; completely “at fault”.)
LikeLike
Act 4 Banquo
After Banquo´s death, in the following acts Banquo no longer appears as a character, he appears as a ghost only for Macbeth which probably indicates madness or Banquo also appears when he is mentioned by someone. So probably his appearance on the play might be less as it goes on. In act 4 Banquo appears mainly in scene 1 as Macbeth meets the witches and as he did not killed Fleance he is still worried about Banquo’s prophecy becoming real. In line 116 after the third apparition leaves Macbeth asks about Banquo´s prophecy if it will still become true “shall Banquo’s issue even reign in this kingdom?” letting the readers know that Macbeth is still really worried about Banquo´s prophecy that he goes to the witches to know more about it. The witches answer to Macbeth petition so they show him a picture of “eight kings, [the eight king] with a glass in his hand and Banquo last” (stage directions scene 1 page 129) this means that Banquo’s line of kings will be long and lasting with eight kings and Babe long and Banquo’s would be the father of the ones who started the line of kings. Macbeth amazed and in fear says “thou art too like the spirit of Banquo down! Thy crown does sear my eyeballs”(4.1.127-128) Macbeth is wishing that Banquo’s spirit is destroyed even though he already killed Banquo, Macbeth is showing all the hate he has towards Banquo that his spirit is following him and will not let him in peace and what Banquo has accomplished or will accomplish makes Macbeth be in pain. The glass in Banquo’s hand could mean that Banquo is being referred as Jesus and he has the chalice and the line of kings are like his disciples, however different from Jesus here there are only 8. The last mention of Banquo in act 4 is also in scene 1 and it is similar to the one mentioned above when Macbeth is mad about the truth of the prophecy “horrible sight! Now I see tis true, for the blood-boltered Banquo smiles upon me and point at them for his”(4.1.137-139) here Macbeth is showing how mad he is about what will happen and he cannot do anything and as mentioned in the quote Banquo is smiling to Macbeth even though he is dead and supposed to be Banquo should be the one sad and suffering as he dies however the one who is that way is Macbeth, it doesn’t matter that Banquo’s body is bloody he is smiling at Macbeth and that will follow him forever.
LikeLike
Juan, good analysis and excellent use of evidence. (Watch proof reading generally and in vs. on issues – appearance “in” the play.)
LikeLike
Interesting how Banquo’s ghost still appears after Macbeth has killed him, and how he still carries a lot of meaning into the story. The significance of the ghost is to show Macbeth’s madness and what is happening to him and I had not noticed how crazy Macbeth still was about Banquo. Macbeth cannot stop thinking about Banquo and I had not noticed how he was obsessed, good analysis. Also, good allusion to Jesus and the biblical reference this does not come as clear at first but now I understand how Shakespeare is creating a deeper meaning with this conncection. I believe Banquo is still important even after his death, and you hit exactly all the points of how great he is.
LikeLike
No important sign of Banquo in act 5.
Check tracing document for Doctor.
LikeLike