Act 3 scene 4

• Who hosts the banquet in Act 3, Scene 4 of Macbeth?

  Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
• What does the murderer inform Macbeth about Banquo?

  Banquo is dead, but Fleance has escaped
• How does Macbeth react after learning that Fleance escaped?

  He decides to pursue Fleance later
• What unusual event occurs during the banquet that confuses the guests?

  Macbeth sees Banquo's ghost sitting at the table
• How do the Lords react when Macbeth speaks to the ghost?

  They think Macbeth is ill
• What does Lady Macbeth do when Macbeth addresses the ghost directly?

  She tries to cover for him and scolds him for being unmanly
• What does Macbeth propose after the ghost leaves?

  He proposes a toast to Banquo
• What happens when the ghost returns during the banquet?

  Macbeth orders the ghost to leave
• How does Macbeth feel after the Lords leave the banquet?

  He fears Banquo's revenge and questions Macduff's absence
• What does Macbeth resolve to do the following day?

  He resolves to visit the three witches
• How does Macbeth's confidence change throughout this scene?

  His confidence quickly evaporates after seeing Banquo's ghost
• How does Lady Macbeth compare the ghost to the dagger Macbeth saw before killing Duncan?

  She believes both are products of his fear and doubt
• What is ironic about Lady Macbeth's belief in spirits and prophecies?

  She believed in them when convenient but dismisses them when they become inconvenient
• How does Lady Macbeth's perception of Macbeth's weakness affect her actions?

  It forces her to take charge and make excuses for his behavior
• What does Lady Macbeth realize about their position by the end of the scene?

  She can tell their position is slipping