Banquo

Banquo

1. "lesser than Macbeth, and greater"

   • The witches say this during one of the apparitions, it shows us that he doesn't have as much status as Macbeth but he is a mentally a better person.

2. "not so happy, yet much happier"

3. "The instruments of darkness tell us truths, win us with trifles".

   • Banquo knows from the start that the witches are not telling the whole truth, however Macbeth falls into their lies and gives into their wishes showing that Banquo Is smarter and stronger.
     • "I fear thou played'st most foully"
       • Banquo also shows he is smarter as he is the first character to grow suspicious of Duncan's death. This is because he was with Macbeth when the witches made there prophecies.

4. "True worthy Banquo, he is so valiant"

   • This quote shows that Banquo is well respected by the people of Scotland, including the king

5. "This bird hath made his pendent bed and procreant cradle"

   • Bird imagery
   • Procreation, imagery of child birth.

6. "Like our strange Garments"

   • Clothing imagery, shows the contrast of appearance verses reality