ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

Detailed explanation-1: -Banquo is another general in King Duncan’s army and Macbeth’s best friend. While both men have ambitious thoughts, Banquo is more cautious and does not resort to murder to get what he wants.

Detailed explanation-2: -Banquo is a thane in Duncan’s army, and at first a friend to Macbeth. He is equal in rank to Macbeth at the beginning of the play, and although Macbeth is told he will be King, Banquo is told that his children will be kings.

Detailed explanation-3: -Banquo is loyal to Duncan and vows to do nothing devious to make the prophecy come true. Banquo is courageous. He leads the other thanes in a vow to discover who has committed the treasonous murder of King Duncan. Banquo is hopeful that the prophecy about his children will come true too.

Detailed explanation-4: -Banquo is Macbeth’s best friend and like a best friend he was there for everything. Banquo is a soldier who fought with his friend Macbeth at the beginning of the play against Norway.