Question

When Banquo’s ghost enters the banquet what is Macbeth’s reaction?

• A. Macbeth warmly welcomes Banquo and offers him a seat at the table.
• B. Macbeth questions who has brought Banquo to the feast and he is very upset.
• C. Macbeth does not see Banquo's ghost and carries on with the banquet undisturbed.
• D. Macbeth laughs off the sight, believing it to be a harmless trick of light.

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Macbeth questions who has brought Banquo to the feast and he is very upset.

• When Banquo's ghost appears at Macbeth's banquet table in The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth is horrified and reacts with fear and guilt.

• Macbeth is shocked and commands the ghost to leave, which worries the guests who can't see it.

• Lady Macbeth tries to calm the situation by telling the guests that Macbeth is having a momentary fit.

• She scolds Macbeth for his outburst, asking, "Are you a man?"