The dining room is bright, and the table is set. Lords and their attendants mingle and socialize. They are all there to celebrate Macbeth becoming king. Macbeth had proved his valiance and worth in battle, and was respected by every person in the room and more. Our lord, however, notices that the new royalty is not present with the others; he is talking to someone by the door. No matter, the king can speak to who he wants, even a shady man like this one. As their discussion finishes and the man is sent away, the lord takes a seat with his fellows at the table, and they await their king to sit as well. The lights dim, and everyone prepares themselves for a word from the King before the meal. …show more content…
After some conversing, he asks “Which of you have done this?!” It seems as though all the others guests are as confused as this lord, who has no idea that Macbeth now sees the ghost of his friend, Banquo, colorless and listless, murdered and yet in the King’s seat. “Gentlemen, rise: his highness is not well.” says Ross, before Lady Macbeth says not to, claiming that her husband is merely feeling unwell. She claims that he is sick, and recently been prone to anger. She scolds her husband for ruining the