The Banquet Scene (Macbeth)

The Banquet Scene (Macbeth)

  • Submitted By: casso
  • Date Submitted: 06/03/2009 8:54 AM
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-Macbeth is happy to host the banquet.
-He is also happy to hear about Banquos death.
-His terror returns When he hears of Fleances escape.
-He is confronted by the Ghost of Banquo who is sitting in his seat.
-It is ironic that Banquo has returned even though he is a ghost now because before he went riding Macbeth had said to him "Fail not our feast" to which Banquo replied "my lord i will not".
-Banquo kept his word and he did return to the feast.
-There is a sense of irony because the audience knows that Banquo has been murdered but the guests at the Banquet have no idea.
-All they see is Macbeth shouting and talking to himself.
-They don't understand why he is hallucinating.
-They are mystified at Macbeths apparent loss of mind.
-There is also a tremendous sense of suspense created because Lady Macbeth is terrified that Macbeth will give away their evil deed.
-Macbeth is petrified at the sight of Banquos ghost.
-The Ghost has such an effect on Macbeth that he acts feeble and weak as the ghost undermines his manly hood.
-This scene is of very significant importance to the play because Macbeth is at his political peak in his kingship.
-But this scene also represents the beginning of the downfall of Macbeth because after this scene things start to go wrong.
-Lady Macbeth tries to cover up by saying that Macbeth is unwell and she privately rebukes him for his behavior.
-Macbeth then completely loses his composure and he begins to point at the ghost and he orders it to leave.
-Lady Macbeth fears that Macbeth will reveal vital information if he is questioned by the ghost.
-So for the second time she rebukes his behavior and she bids the guests goodnight as politely as possible.
-He is then forced to go and see the three witches and foresee his future.

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