FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Duncan’s ghost
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himself
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Banquo’s ghost
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Lady Macbeth
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Detailed explanation-1: -During the banquet, Macbeth sees the ghost of Banquo sitting at his place at the table. He is horrified. Lady Macbeth reassures the guests that it is a momentary fit and tells Macbeth to stop.
Detailed explanation-2: -It ironically foreshadows the future: Banquo’s ghost occupies Macbeth’s seat, as his descendants will occupy his throne – and ‘push us from our stools’ (line 82). It marks the beginning of the decline of Macbeth’s rule and power: he cannot keep calm on this important occasion of state, and almost reveals his guilt.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ghost of Banquo reappears. Macbeth shouts at the ghost ("Avaunt! and quit my sight! Let the earth hide thee!") Lady Macbeth hurriedly dismisses their guests.
Detailed explanation-4: -Who else was missing from the banquet table (besides Banquo)? Macduff is missing. Macbeth says, “I am in blood Stepped in so far that should I wade no more, Returning were as tedious as go o’er.” what does he mean? There is no going back now.
Detailed explanation-5: -Answer and Explanation: Banquo’s ghost is not meant to be taken by the audience as real, but rather an hallucination that reveals Macbeth’s disturbed state of mind. The ghost can be seen as a symbol of Macbeth’s guilt and fear about the consequences of murder.