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Banquo - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Scene 4
        
        "Enter the ghost of Banquo and sits in Macbeth's place" - symbolic of m's guilt, a manifestation of his PTSD or part of the witches' spell. Linking it to the dagger in Act 2 - sits on M's throne to symbolise how F will succeed M in the future
        
        "Never shake thy gory locks at me" - B's ghost causes M extreme fear as it forces him to confront his evil deeds.. He tries to distance himself from the murder, but the ghost iis the literal embodiment of M's dark side.
        
        Macbeth is unable to cope with the sight of the ghost, leaving his wife to attempt to cover up the situation – this echoes the murdering of King Duncan in Act Two. ven after this scene, Banquo’s ghost (his memory) haunts Macbeth and casts a shadow over Macbeth’s actions. Macbeth’s tyranny is based on the fear of Banquo’s bloodline. This murder starts the chain of cruelty that leads to the murder of the Macduff family, which eventually leads to Macbeth’s death.
        
        Conclusion:
        
        Banquo is the antithesis of Macbeth: he retains his chivalric honour when Macbeth sacrifices his for power. Banquo offers Macbeth useful wisdom about the witches (“instruments of darkness…”) and their power, which contrasts with Lady Macbeth who encourages Macbeth to follow their prophecies (“catch the nearest way”).
        Banquo is represented positively to please King James and allow Shakespeare to win his favour – this is highly ironic as this type of political manoeuvring would suit Macbeth rather than Banquo!
- - - - After the witches speak to Macbeth, Banquo commands them to speak to him. Like Macbeth, he wants knowledge of the future but he refuses to “beg” or show “fear”. He always seems superior to the witches and therefore remains virtuous. He offers Macbeth wisdom when he explains how the witches are capable of manipulation. He is perceptive of their evil natures.