Question

In this excerpt from act I, scene II, of Macbeth, what can be inferred from Banquo’s response to the witches’ prophecy? BANQUO: That, trusted home, Might yet enkindle you unto the crown, Besides the Thane of Cawdor. But 'tis strange: And oftentimes to win us to our harm, The instruments of darkness tell us truths; Win us with honest trifles, to betray's In deepest consequence.— Cousins, a word, I pray you.

1-Banquo is wise enough to understand that the witches represent evil.
2-Banquo believes the witches and is ready to do anything to make his children kings.
3-Banquo suspects that Macbeth plans to kill Duncan to seize the throne.
4-Banquo supports Macbeth’s plan of murdering Duncan to get the throne.
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Answer 1

In the scene where Macbeth and Banquo were revealed with the prophecy that Macbeth shall be King and that Banquo's children will also be kings, Banquo's response to the witches' prophecy was doubtful and full of suspicion. It implied that they must not believe too much, for they might fall to their demise.

Answer 2

I believe the correct answer is 1-Banquo is wise enough to understand that the witches represent evil.
The witches have prophesied that his children would be rulers, and even though he would like that to happen, he understands that the witches are evil and should not be trusted. He also saw that Macbeth believes them completely which unfortunately led him to his demise.