Macbeth Act 3 Scene 4 ComicStrip
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- Banquo's Ghost Appears (Line 42)
- "The table's full."(Line 54)"Where?"(Line 56)
- Lennox:"Here is a place reserved, sir."(Line 55)
- [to the ghost]"Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake Thy gory locks at me"(Lines 62-63)
- Macbeth's Reaction
- Ross"Gentlemen, rise. His Highness is not well."(Line 64)
- Lady Macbeth Tries To Calm Macbeth
- "Ay, and a bold one, that dare look on that Which might appall the devil."(Lines 71-72)
- "O, proper stuff! This is the very painting of your fear. This is the air-drawn dagger which you said Led you to Duncan."(Lines 73-76)
- During a banquet at Macbeth's castle, Banquo's ghost unexpectedly appears, visible only to Macbeth. This supernatural manifestation is a result of Macbeth's guilt and his role in Banquo's murder. The ghost's presence unnerves Macbeth, and his reactions reveal the inner turmoil he is experiencing.
- The Banquet Resumes
- Macbeth's reaction to Banquo's ghost is a crucial moment in the scene. As he tries to act normal in front of his guests, but his fear and guilt manifest in his erratic behavior. This moment showcases Macbeth's psychological descent into paranoia and madness.
- Macbeth's Soliloquy
- "It will have blood, they say. Blood will have blood. Stones have been known to move, and trees to speak. Augurs and understood relations have By magot pies and choughs and rooks brought forth The secret’st man of blood.—What is the night?"(Lines 151-157)
- How say'st thou that Macduff denies his person At our great bidding?(Lines 159-160)
- Lady Macbeth attempts to calm her husband and dismisses the ghost as a figment of his imagination. She urges him to regain his composure and not reveal his guilt to the assembled nobility. Lady Macbeth's efforts to manage the situation illustrate her ongoing role as Macbeth's partner in crime and enabler.
- Macduff's Absence
- Did you send to him sir?(Line 161)
- Despite the chaos caused by the appearance of Banquo's ghost, the banquet eventually resumes. Macbeth attempts to regain control and composure, but the atmosphere remains tense. The resumption of the banquet marks the end of the scene, leaving lingering unease and setting the stage for further developments in the play.
- After the ghost vanishes, Macbeth delivers a soliloquy expressing his anxiety and paranoia. He reflects on the consequences of his actions, his fear of Banquo's descendants, and the bloodshed that he believes awaits him. This soliloquy provides insight into Macbeth's tortured conscience.
- "Almost at odds with morning, which is which."(Line 158)
- Macduff's absence from the banquet is noted, and it adds to the tension in the scene. Macbeth becomes suspicious of Macduff's behavior and starts to fear him as a potential threat.
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