Banquo character quotations✅

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c t d s t

Can the devil speak true

Can the devil speak true

• Highlights his skeptical nature as he knows the witches are agents of the devil

• He doesn’t immediately accept their prophecies, showing how he’s a foil to Macbeth as he resists temptation

H w e o t i r t t t r p

Have we eaten on the insane root that takes the reason prisoner

Have we eaten on the insane root that takes the reason prisoner

• Shows his logical and skeptical nature, doesn’t immediately assume the witches are correct

• Distances himself from the supernatural

I d l n o t t w s

I dreamed last night of the three weird sisters

I dreamed last night of the three weird sisters

• He admits when he thinks of the witches and confesses to God

• This shows his alignment with religion, contrasting Macbeth, who lies when asked if he thinks about the witches

• Despite dreaming of the witches, Banquo resists temptation, showing he is virtuous

T t h m d a

The temple haunting martlet does approve

The temple haunting martlet does approve

• Irony, as the martlet nests in churches so is a symbol of peace and holiness, so Banquo believes he is walking into a safe building

• However he is actually going into the place that Duncan will be murdered