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| The Ghost of Banquo |
Acts II and III bring up the theme of a false sense of security, which not only Macbeth but also Lady Macbeth feels. This false sense of security, first begun by the three witches, is what makes both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth confident in their evil doings. Macbeth feels protected within their prophecy, yet it starts to aggravate him when he realizes the final part of prophecy: that Banquo's children will inherit the crown. Macbeth feels safe so long as this doesn't occur, which then prompts him to order the killing of Banquo and Fleance. Furthermore, the main witch, Hecate, wants to further deceive Macbeth by showing him visions and spirits who will provide more false security. This idea is further illustrated with the overall obtainment of the crown. Why do Macbeth and Lady Macbeth want the crown so badly? Why does anyone who is human want to elevate their social status? There is a certain false sense of security in having both status, money, and power. I think Shakespeare does a good job of presenting how wrong the human is in believing that. Everyone strives for it because it means having a prosperous, stable life, yet at the core of this ambition lies the need to either commit malicious deeds to others, or have malicious deeds done to us.
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