As the plot of the play unfolds, Banquo’s ghost is seen as another major supernatural force that Shakespeare uses to influence Macbeth’s decisions.The appearance of Banquo’s ghost is a reminder of Macbeth’s guilt and fear of discovery, invisible to others but a terrifying reality to Macbeth himself. When he sees the ghost he is shocked by its presence knowing that a rush of guilt has completely taken over his body. Macbeth reacts with horror as he seems to lose touch with reality once the guilt-induced hallucinations attacked his brain and sight. He cannot control the consequences that murder has on his conscience: he depicts his mind as being “full of scorpions”, a clear and vivid example of Macbeth’s fear and guilt.The evil present in this
