Banquo's Loyalty In Macbeth

I, Macbeth, stand here in front of you, to acknowledge and remember the noble Banquo, Thane of Lochaber, and the admirable life he lead. It is here, in Inverness, under these fine stone walls, that we gather to mourn this tragic passing, and the “strong sorrow” (2:3:135) it has brought to us all. Banquo was a truly memorable man, who possessed qualities that let him be a man of “wisdom, amazement, temperance, and energy” (2:3:16-17). He will be remembered as a man who was endowed with true loyalty - to king, country, and family, as well as wisdom and foresight that provided him with venerable leadership, and an admirable personality which was “so full of valiance” (1:4:62).
Many people would say that Banquo’s naivety was a limitation, but Banquo used it as an asset of devotion. Banquo possessed loyalty which surmounted that of many of us here. He knew when to be “commanded upon” (3:1:18) and often times spoke of his “indissoluble tie” (3:1:19) with the king. Banquo had the ability to turn at the temptation of evil, even that which would greatly advantage him, in favour of “keeping his bosom franchised and his allegiance clear” (2:1:44-45). There is no man as fair of heart as Banquo, he unerringly knew how to quell the blackness in his mind, how to fight against the serpent that tempted him. His loyalty to king
It is times like this where we would ordinarily turn to Banquo for assistance, and his absence is duly felt. Banquo seized life, disdaining those who looked upon it as “but a walking shadow, a poor player that struts and frets its hour upon the stage.” (5:5:24-25) Banquo truly deserves more in death than he had in life. He was undoubtedly a man of great loyalty and trust, a man of wisdom, a man of valour, and for this, he will be remembered. “We loved him highly, and shall continue our graces towards him.” (1:6:29-30). Banquo, may you rest in