Summary: At the start of the banquet, the first murderer walks in and tells Macbeth about Banquo’s death and Fleance’s escape. Banquo’s ghost suddenly appears, sending him into a horror fit. No one else can see the ghost, so Lady Macbeth brushes it off. However when the ghost reappears, she can no longer pretend nothing is wrong with the upset Macbeth. She calls an end to the banquet and everyone but her and her husband leave. Macbeth decides to have another meeting with the witches, yet expresses his uncertainty about what the future holds.
Lady Macbeth: My husband has lost it! I knew he was a coward, but I didn’t understand just how far his lack of courage went. He has become insane! The guilt of killing Duncan is consuming him slowly, and it has now caused him to lose his mind. I hope the witches can talk some sense into him tomorrow. For the time being I leave matters in their hands, there’s only so much a woman can do!
“His absence, sir, lays blame upon his promise.” –Ross (pg. 101)
“It will have blood, they say; blood will have blood. Stones have been known to move, and trees to speak;” – Macbeth (pg. 109)
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