Critics often interpret Banquo's role in the play as being a foil to Macbeth, resisting evil where Macbeth embraces it.

Banquo's role, especially in the banquet ghost scene, has been subject to a variety of interpretations and mediums.

Second, Shakespeare may have altered Banquo's character simply because there was no dramatic need for another accomplice to the murder ; there was, however, a need to give a dramatic contrast to Macbeth — a role which many scholars argue is filled by Banquo.

The BBC Shakespeare version of Macbeth shows Fleance in the final scene, implying his future role in bringing Banquo's line to the throne,

Banquo's loyalty to Macbeth, rather than Malcolm, after Duncan's death makes him a passive accomplice in the coup: Malcolm, as Prince of Cumberland, is the rightful heir to the throne and Macbeth a usurper.

If Macbeth, rather than Malcolm, is Prince of Cumberland then Macbeth would be next in line to the throne and no coup would be needed, effectively removing this ambiguity from Banquo's character.

Another book published in 2009 by Penguin Books, Banquo's Son, is the first in a trilogy that follows on from the Shakespearean story.

But Shakespeare may also simply have altered Banquo's character because there was no dramatic need for another accomplice to the murder.

Depicted, counter clockwise from top-left, are: Macbeth and Banquo meet the witch es ; just after the murder of King_Duncan | Duncan ; Banquo's ghost ; Macbeth duels Macduff ; and Macbeth.

Banquo's ability to live on in different ways is another oppositional force, in this case to Macbeth's impending death.

Fleance is best known as a character in William Shakespeare's play Macbeth, in which the Three Witches prophecize that Banquo's descendants will be kings.

Since Banquo's good nature is revolted by these thoughts, he gives his sword and dagger to Fleance to be sure he does not act on them.

Macol ( Malcolm ), who is thought to be King Duncan's son, is revealed to be Banco's ( Banquo's ).

Later, Macbeth in his lust for power sees Banquo as a threat and has him murdered ; Banquo's son, Fleance, escapes.

Banquo's ghost returns in a later scene, causing Macbeth to react with alarm during a public feast.

Later, worried that Banquo's descendants and not his own will rule Scotland, Macbeth sends men to kill Banquo and his son Fleance.

Banquo's status as a contrast to Macbeth makes for some tense moments in the play.

Other scholars have responded that Banquo's dreams have less to do with killing the king and more to do with Macbeth.

Banquo's other appearance as a ghost during the banquet scene serves as an indicator of Macbeth's conscience returning to plague his thoughts.

Banquo's triumph over death appears symbolically, insofar as he literally takes Macbeth's seat during the feast.

The spirit drains Macbeth's manhood along with the blood from his cheeks ; as soon as Banquo's form vanishes, Macbeth announces: " Why, so ; being gone, / I am a man again.

Like the vision of Banquo's lineage, the banquet scene has also been the subject of criticism.

In 1895 a shaft of blue light served to indicate the presence of Banquo's spirit.

Film adaptations have approached Banquo's character in a variety of ways.

Polanski's version also emphasises Banquo's objection to Macbeth's ascendency by showing him remaining silent as the other thanes around him hail Macbeth as king.

Banquo's ghost enters and sits in Macbeth's place.

Garrick's Macbeth was celebrated ; Thomas Davies claims that when the Duke of Parma asked Garrick to demonstrate his acting ability, he acted the scene of Banquo's ghost.

It was also the first in which Banquo's ghost did not appear on stage.

The intensity of his performance, particularly in the conversation with the murderers and in confronting Banquo's ghost, seemed to many reviewers to recall Edmund Kean.

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