Macbeth - Greater and Happier Still

Shakespe ars masterpiece, Macbeth, presents a spectacular retelling of ancient British history, high frail the virtues and passions which ruminate within the wagon of workforce. While numerous contributions of royal family or military ordain inhabit Shakespeares play, fewer truly possess sure nobility. The faithful general Banquo stands apart. Proving himself rarified in battle, Banquo is esteemed by royal king and connoisseur soldier alike. Not merely a courageous warrior, Banquo exhibits world-shaking wisdom and discernment, while besides possessing the ability to withstand wondrous temptation. Surrounded by weaker men, Banquo proves to be Macbeths foil, as the light of his clear conscious and wise mind shines brilliantly against Macbeths blind ambition.\nAs a wounded sergeant bears discussion of the war to King Duncan in Act I, Scene II, the ref is first introduced to Banquo, a valiant war hero and awful general. Facing Macdonwalds unpatriotic natural actions on the battlefield, the sergeant recounts, Banquo was non dismayd. Rather, Banquo doubly step up strokes upon the foe, revealing his complete lose of concern for himself; his selfless(prenominal) action proves so profound, the sergeant hallows it onomatopoetic of Christs turn over at Golgatha (Act I, Scene II, bank bill 4, 6). While Duncan appears to be losing pick up of his generals, evidenced by the disloyal backstabbing of Macdonwald or similar apostate thanes of Cawdor, Banquo is stalwart, steadfast and true. His fearsome commitment for king and country are exceedingly apparent by his allegiant actions and altruistic service. Indeed, Banquos king lauds his brave handmaiden as truly true (Act I, Scene II, line 10). attack by men whose police wagon may prove less than resolute in their devotedness and allegiance to their king, Banquo stands out as a genuine bit of valor.\nWhile some men prove valiant in war, but weak in mind, Banquos praiseworthy character is both coura geous and wise. Enc...