Banquo, from the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare, is a very likeable and sympathetic character. His character is developed somewhat as a contrast to Macbeth’s, and was even depicted as his rival.
Banquo, like Macbeth, accepts human yearnings and desires. Consequently, he also is interested in what the three witches have to say in regards to his future. Banquo’s character contrasts to Macbeth’s in only a few contrivances. An example of one of the character contrasts is actually present in a similarity between the two characters. Macbeth and Banquo both think ambitiously, the contrast is that Banquo never carries out his ambitious thoughts. Additionally, Banquo represents another choice that Macbeth could have taken; the choice of fulfilling
Banquo, like Macbeth, accepts human yearnings and desires. Consequently, he also is interested in what the three witches have to say in regards to his future. Banquo’s character contrasts to Macbeth’s in only a few contrivances. An example of one of the character contrasts is actually present in a similarity between the two characters. Macbeth and Banquo both think ambitiously, the contrast is that Banquo never carries out his ambitious thoughts. Additionally, Banquo represents another choice that Macbeth could have taken; the choice of fulfilling