Act 3
Scene 1
-Banquo says a soliloquy about how he is worried that Macbeth has done something horrible to (or to acquire) Duncan’s throne and Duncan’s death.
-Macbeth and Banquo speak about the feast that will happen tonight and how Malcolm and Donalbain have fled the country. Macbeth says not to miss the feast, Banquo promises he won’t miss it.
-Banquo goes riding with his son Fleance. He plans to be gone until around dark, right before the feast.
-Macbeth has a soliloquy. He talks about how Banquo is much smarter, and valiant than himself. He fears Banquo will discover, suspects, or knows about what he has done to make himself King.
-Enter three murders whom have been hired/summoned by Macbeth.
-Macbeth convinces the three men to kill Banquo by asking them if they are so good as to ignore the past wrongs Banquo has committed against them and himself, as their King.
-They answer no and Macbeth says a bit of flattery about their great characters and sends them on their way with promise of instruction as to where Banquo and Fleance will be when it is time to kill them. He specifically mentions to kill not only Banquo, but Fleance as well.
Scene 2
-Lady Macbeth and a servant are conversing about the whereabouts of Banquo.
-Lady Macbeth tells the servant to tell Macbeth that she would like to speak with him.
-Enter Macbeth; Lady/Queen Macbeth and Macbeth start talking about Macbeth’s actions. She suspects something is going on with him and cautions that not being satisfied with a goal can lead to misfortune.
-Macbeth retorts that they are hardly at their goal, they must keep going until absolutely everything is secure and they have no enemies so close to home. She tells him to stop being so paranoid and snap out of it.
-Macbeth hints that he has plans to get rid of Banquo and Fleance, as they are two possible thorns in his side. He tells Lady Macbeth not to worry about his plans, just to be happily surprised at the end result.
-He then talk about how perfect the timing is to do bad things as night is coming.
Scene 3
-The three murderers talk about Macbeth asking them to kill Banquo and how he approaches.
-banquo walks for a while with his horse to give it a cool down
-Enter Banquo into the barn; The murderers knock the torch that Banquo and Fleance have with them out.
-It is dark and they attack
-Banquo dies and tells Fleance to escape, which he promptly does.
-The murderers confer amongst themselves and relize that Fleance escaped and ask who put the torch out
-They say they have failed in half their mission
Scene 4
-The Banquet commences and Macbeth bids everyone to come and sit and be merry
-Enter a murderer; Macbeth and the murderer speak.
-Macbeth praises the muderer for killing Banquo and inquires about Fleance.
-The murderer tells Macbeth that Fleance escaped and Banquo was killed and put in a ditch with 20 gashes on the head
-Macbeth says good job, but he is still worried about Fleance and is not complete in his safety. However, he says that right now, Fleance is not a threat, later he will grow into one.
-Exit the murderer; Lady Macbeth tells Macbeth to cheer up and start being a better host.
-Enter Banquo’s ghost; Macbeth says, in a general comment, that Banquo shouldn’t have promised to be at the banquet if he wasn’t going to make it.
-Ross, Lennox, and other Lords ask Macbeth to sit and make merry. Macbeth tells them there is no seat for him.
-Macbeth is the only one who can see Banquo’s ghost and his talk about not being able to sit gets more angry.
-Lady Macbeth tries to smooth the situation over by saying Macbeth has always been afflicted by fits such as this and talking to him only encourages it.
-Lady Macbeth tells him to man up and deal with any misgivings he has been having. Macbeth tells her that the dark past is creeping up again. She tells him to be reasonable and join the feast or else risk suspicion.
-Exit Banquo’s ghost; Macbeth says to the Lords that he is sorry and toasts to everyone’s good health and also to Banquo.
-Enter Banquo’s ghost; Macbeth yells at the ghost and says that it is the only thing that could disturb him.
-Exit Banquo’s ghost; Lady Macbeth tells him he has ruined the banquet and dismisses the guests.
-Exit Lords and guests; Macbeth says that because blood has begun to spill, more will come and inquires after Macduff. Lady Macbeth and Macbeth talk about how Macduff is missing and how Macbeth needs to rest and be rid of these wicked thoughts. Then they go to bed.
Scene 5
-The First Witch and Hecate talk.
-Hecate (queen of the witches) is angry at the witches for interfering without her permission and says a monologue about her anger.
-Hecate is called away and the First Witch leaves quickly, fearing her return and wrath.
Scene 6
-Lennox and an unnamed Lord are speaking about the events that have gone on recently.
-Lennox says that it is strange how Duncan and Banquo have both died and implies that he doubts their deaths are due to their respective sons. He says that Macbeth did rightfully slay the guards. However, he acted badly at the feast. Then Lennox asks after Macduff.
-The Lord replies that Malcolm is in England and Macduff has gone there to consult with him and hear his side of the story. Macduff plans to get assistance and resolve these dark matters, with force if necessary.
-Lennox asks if Macbeth sent for Macduff to the feast they just had.
-The Lord replies that yes, Macbeth did send for him and Macduff says I can’t come.
-Lennox says that Macduff should keep away from Macbeth. He hopes Macduff can provide some resolution to these dark going-ons in Scotland.
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