When Macbeth begins talking to a ghost, his insanity becomes very apparent to the reader. From another one of the witches prophesies, Macbeth is threatened by Banquo because his sons are to be king one day as well. Macbeth begins to see Banquo's and makes foolish comments. He says, "[Macbeth] The table's full [Lennox] Here is a place reserved sir. [Macbeth] Where? [Ross] Gentlemen, rise, his Highness is not well." (3:4:47-49,53) In this quote Macbeth demonstrates his insanity because he thinks that the table is full and does not realize that the ghost he sees is invisible to the other sane people in the room. The others notice that Macbeth is insane as well because Ross even suggests that he is not well. Macbeth also appears to be insane when he tries to talk to the ghost. Macbeth says "[To the ghost] Avaunt! And quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee!" (3:4:93-94) Here, Macbeth is talking to the ghost and looks foolish because no one else can see the ghost and he appears to be talking to nothing. His mind is in poor state because the death of Banquo is on his conscience as well as the chance of being revealed. His
When Macbeth begins talking to a ghost, his insanity becomes very apparent to the reader. From another one of the witches prophesies, Macbeth is threatened by Banquo because his sons are to be king one day as well. Macbeth begins to see Banquo's and makes foolish comments. He says, "[Macbeth] The table's full [Lennox] Here is a place reserved sir. [Macbeth] Where? [Ross] Gentlemen, rise, his Highness is not well." (3:4:47-49,53) In this quote Macbeth demonstrates his insanity because he thinks that the table is full and does not realize that the ghost he sees is invisible to the other sane people in the room. The others notice that Macbeth is insane as well because Ross even suggests that he is not well. Macbeth also appears to be insane when he tries to talk to the ghost. Macbeth says "[To the ghost] Avaunt! And quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee!" (3:4:93-94) Here, Macbeth is talking to the ghost and looks foolish because no one else can see the ghost and he appears to be talking to nothing. His mind is in poor state because the death of Banquo is on his conscience as well as the chance of being revealed. His