Question

what is ironic about macbeths relationship with banquo?
select one
a. even though macbeth feels threatened by banquo, he tries to make banquo feel threatened.
b. even though macbeth wants to remain loyal to banquo, he knows banquo will betray him.
c. even though macbeth is ashamed of banquo, he is willing to be seen with banquo in public.
d. even though macbeth fears banquo, he masks those feelings with conversation and well-wishes.

to whom does macbeth compare himself in this passage?
select one:
a. fleance
b. banquo
c. mark antony
d. caesar

Explanation:

For the first question: The irony lies in Macbeth's hidden fear of Banquo (due to the witches' prophecy that Banquo's line will be kings) contrasting with his outwardly friendly demeanor toward Banquo. Option a is incorrect because Macbeth does not try to threaten Banquo openly; option b is wrong as Macbeth has no intent to stay loyal and Banquo does not betray him; option c is incorrect as Macbeth is not ashamed of Banquo, he fears him.

For the second question: In the relevant passage of Macbeth, Macbeth compares himself to Mark Antony, framing Banquo as Caesar, out of paranoia about Banquo's influence and the prophecy.

Answer:

1. d. Even though Macbeth fears Banquo, he masks those feelings with conversation and well-wishes.
2. c. Mark Antony