Banquo

Question 1

Similarity and Differences to Macbeth (4)

Answer 1

‘Restrain me in my cursed thoughts’
‘Noble Banquo’ ‘Worthy Banquo’
‘Lesser than Macbeth but greater’

Question 2

Valour (3)

Answer 2

‘My allegiance clear’
‘Command upon me’ (speaking to macbeth: i will obey you)
‘Fly good Fleance’

Question 3

Religion (2)

Answer 3

‘Can the devil speak true’
‘In the great hand of God I stand’

Question 4

Context

Answer 4

• Ancestor of the King: Shakespeare made him seem better to appeal to James I
• Shows how Macbeth was supposed to act
• His demise may be caused by the disruption of nature