Proper noun
Banquo
A prominent character in William Shakespeare's play Macbeth, based on a semihistorical figure from the 11th century, who was previously thought to be the progenitor of the Scottish House of Stewart.
After prophesying that Macbeth will become king, the witches tell Banquo that he will not be king himself, but that his descendants will be. Source: Internet
Banquo steadily resists the temptations of evil within the play, praying to heaven for help, while Macbeth seeks darkness, and prays that evil powers will aid him. Source: Internet
Banquo reveals this to the audience, and while sceptical of the new King Macbeth, he remembers the witches' prophecy about how his own descendants would inherit the throne; this makes him suspicious of Macbeth. Source: Internet
Banquo remains skeptical after the encounter, wondering aloud if evil can ever speak the truth. Source: Internet
Banquo, on the other hand, doubts the prophecies and the intentions of these seemingly evil creatures. Source: Internet
At one point Macbeth even compares himself to Antony, saying "under Banquo / My Genius is rebuk'd, as it is said / Mark Antony's was by Caesar." Source: Internet