Valiant, peerless, noble. Banquo was a father nobody can replace. I, Fleance, stand here before you to pay tribute to our humble friend three months after his tragic passing. He was but a young sapling who planted a legacy of perspicacity and integrity. The green of his sleeves and his ripe mind were in full bloom, to then be harvested by the reaper himself. Now that the Macbeth is deceased, it is finally safe for me to come out of hiding to formally commemorate the short but prosperous life of this great man. We all mourn the loss of our great friend who is to be remembered for his admirable honour to his country, his intelligence and his compassion as a father, all of which made him a kinsman, friend and father that one may not surpass.
Banquo was the very essence of a noble, with all the desirable qualities of any man. An undaunted, courageous, and a loyal Scottish general in King Duncan’s army. He fought back against the onslaught of the Norwegian forces (hare) with all the might of a caged lion. Even when the enemy had the advantages in their favour, pressed on with the task at hand. With his natural
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For his life to be robbed so cruelly for no reason, is more woeful than the loss of any battle. A coward I felt, absconding/taking my leave from the battle, while my father was being struck down. But acquiescent/duty bound was I, abiding to his pleads to Banquo was an esteemed, father I shared an unbreakable bond with. My hero who sacrificed his life with all his skill and prowess. He taught me to not fear death, but to fear the unlived life. My father has been such a supportive protector, who bestowed a legacy of justice and honour onto I, whilst the angels played trumpets at heavens gates against the injustice of his quell. My father’s soul may have but his legacy will remain in our hearts
The question of Banquo towards Macbeth is whether he was loyal or disloyal. It is what events allowed a change in their relationship. In the start, he was loyal indeed to Macbeth. Suspecting Macbeth of murdering Duncan, he became weary. Banquo's trust towards him was tested many times. Banquo remembers what the “weird sisters” said. Confronting Macbeth of the uncertainties on his mind.
... way, Banquo is a little more alike to the celebrated Saint than Macbeth as he refused the enticements of nobility; though, Banquo did end up losing his own life by no fault of his own. In the end, both stand as works to stand the test of time. Grunewald and Shakespeare crafted works of art that speak to the human desire to be something greater than ourselves, except there are two roads one can take on their way-one leadeth to damnation, the other leads to glory.
After murdering Duncan, Macbeth feels that he needs to kill Banquo. He is afraid that Banquo is going to be a problem for him. He is suspicious that Banquo believes Macbeth had something to do with Duncan's murder, "Our fears in Banquo/ Stick deep; and in his royalty of nature/ Reigns that which would be feared" (3.1.47-49). He plans to kill him, though Banquo has made no direct threat against Macbeth. He speaks of feeling inferior to Banquo, even though he is king. "There is none but he/ Whose being I do fear; and under him/ My genius is rebuked" (3.1.53-55). Banquo is Macbeth's closest friend, he is starting to lose trust in everyone around him.
Banquo was commended, and "To make thee full of growing. - Noble Banquo" (Act 1
After the death of Duncan, Macbeth begins to distance himself from Lady Macbeth, and he becomes ambitious. Despite being a king, Macbeth is worried about Banquo:
In the tragic play “Macbeth”, written by William Shakespeare, Macbeth and Banquo’s first encounter with the witches is used as a means to give the reader a look into the personalities of both men. Macbeth’s reaction to the witches is one of appropriate shock and surprise until later on in the play where we see him consumed by the words of these supernatural beings. Where as Banquo is merely curious. Shakespeare conveys this in a manner in which his audience not only understands but feels both the surprise of Macbeth and burning curiosity of his counterpart, Banquo.
(III,i,93) In response to this, Macbeth explained to them how men are like dogs: some are slow and some are strong, etc. He then challenges them to prove they are the right kind of man. (III,I,94-105) This challenge is what convinces the murderers to kill Banquo.
Later in the play Banquo starts to have a bad feeling about Macbeth. "Thou hast it now: King, Cowdor, Glamis, all,/ as the weird women promised, and I fear/ thou play'dst most foully for `t." III i 1-3, this is a quote from Banquo explaining how he feels about Macbeth's predictions coming true. Macbeth realizes this about Banquo and he starts to have feelings about killing Banquo. This isn't the only reason he feels this way, the witches had also made predictions for Banquo. "Thou shall get kings, though thou be none." I iii 67, Macbeth doesn't want any of Banquo's family to rule Scotland; he wants his own family to continue to rule. Macbeth hires two murderers to kill Banquo and his on Fleance. The murderers end up killing Banquo, but Fleance gets away.
1.) Banquo’s attitude at the beginning to Macbeth having become King, is one of suspicion. He suspects Macbeth had something to do with it.
After the defeat of Macdonwald Banquo justifies his greed when he and Macbeth meet three suspicious ladies. The ladies known as witches in the story told Macbeth his upcoming fortune of power. Banquo says to Macbeth " My noble partner/You greet with present grace and great prediction/Of great having and high hope,/That he seems rapt withal. To me, you speak not./If you
“Fleance,” said Banquo as he was walking into the kitchen to eat a fine piece of Scottish steak, “could you please notify Macbeth and his Lady that I have a very interesting story to tell?”
...Macbeth’s evil deeds. Macbeth, like a ripe apple, has had the last of his killings/ growth and must be shaken from the top of his tree (throne), and killed, as an apple is when taken from its tree. This quote ties the idea that Banquo represents (good triumphing evil), and puts in into action.
Banquo realizes how cunning, crafty and clever the witches really are after Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor. He cautions Macbeth by saying:
Clark and Wright in their Introduction to The Complete Works of William Shakespeare comment that Banquo is a force of good in the play, set in opposition to Macbeth:
(Says good bye to guards at the gate) Typically I don’t leave the party this early (chuckles) but nearly everything has changed in the last few days, why not this too? I mean the Thanes have been juggled around like a jester with balls, Fife just hasn’t been the same since King Duncan died (depressed) or I guess just Duncan now. (reminiscent) He wasn’t the greatest king to have ever lived but he wasn’t a bad king. How could anyone knowingly take his life, let alone his own guards.