Act 3

Act 3

1. Scene 1

   • Banquo talks about how the witches prophecies of Macbeth have came true but Banquo's prophecies haven't. Macbeth addresses at a meal that Banquo and Fleance are going on a ride out and they bid farewell. Macbeth orders for murderers to kill Banquo as he's fearful of him.

2. Scene 2

   • Macbeth and Lady Macbeth talk about what they need to do in order to keep their positions, Macbeth is bent on killing everyone who is a threat. His wife tries to console him but it doesn't work.

3. Scene 3

   • The murderers catch Banquo and slit his throat but Fleance escapes.

4. Scene 4

   • The murderers enter the palace and tell Macbeth the news on Banquo and Fleance and Macbeth proceeds to see Banquos ghost sitting at the table, Macbeth starts to go insane but tells the guests it's a rare condition.

5. Scene 5

   • The three witches and the Greek goddess meet and she is angry with Macbeth for spurning fate and scorning death but still having high hopes.

6. Scene 6

   • Lennox and another Lord talk about how Macbeth has taken the crown wrongfully and committed murder.