Macbeth is a tragedy centered on the titular character, Macbeth, and was written around 1606. In the play, Macbeth and his friend Banquo are returning from a big battle when three witches come and give them each a prophecy. Macbeth’s was that he would become the thane of Cawdor and, eventually, king, and Banquo’s was that his sons would later become king. When Macbeth and Banquo finally reach the king, he tells Macbeth that he will visit their castle and that Malcolm will be his heir. Macbeth then…
In the play Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, the minor character Banquo plays the role as a foil to Macbeth. Their contrasting personalities first appear in their reactions towards the three witches' prophecy. Macbeth acts on the prophecy while Banquo is rather cautious about the prophecy and does not act upon it. Immediately after the prophecy has been told, Banquo begins speaking noticing how Macbeth is silent. Banquo says, "he seems rapt withal" (I.III.60). Macbeth silently ponders about what…
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…