Essay On The Role Of Banquo's Ghost In Macbeth

Additionally, Banquo’s ghost evoked Macbeth to feel remorse and terror, leading him to rely on the witches’ prognosis and having a misguided sense of safety. Shortly after Macbeth ordered for Banquo to be murdered, his ghost made an appearance at the banqueting hall in Forres Castle. This unanticipated intrusion catches Macbeth off guard and he accuses the lords of deceiving him. Macbeth experiencing horror is conspicuous on page 95, Act III, Scene iv when Macbeth is speaking to the ghost, "Get out! Leave my sight! Your blood is cold; you have no perception in those eyes you glare at me with!" During this scene his feelings of disgrace is growing to the point that he is imagining being haunted by the ghosts of those he murdered. This contribution persuades Macbeth to seek help from the witches, in an effort to feel secure. On page 99, Act III, scene iv, Macbeth speaks to Lady Macbeth in regards to seeking help, “I
Prior to murdering Duncan, Macbeth was hesitant about following through with his wife's merciless task. He doubted that he was able to murder one of his most loyal friends, until he saw the vision. On page 43, Act II, scene I, Macbeth sees the apparition: "Is this a dagger that I see before me with its handle turned to my hand?" Macbeth contemplates whether it is a figure of his imagination prompted on my his already guilty conscience, or a supernatural encounter that is compelling him to do the deed. He feels as though it is urging him to fulfill his desire to become king. Page 45, Act II, scene ii, "Your shape is as real as my own dagger, which I now draw from its sheath. You lead to in the direction I was going (i.e, to Duncan's room)."Macbeth interprets the dagger as a sign that he shall proceed with his wicked crusade. Consequently, Seeing the chimera of a dagger before the murder inspirited Macbeth to kill and inherit the