The ghost of Banquo

Mr. Murphy's English class watched two video clips from two different interpretations of Macbeth. The first clip was Polanski's interpretation. Macbeth gives a toast to Banquo wishing he was at the feast. A man says Banquo is at the table and points to Banquo. The ghost of Banquo walk towards Macbeth with bloody gushing from his head. This video clip helps the reader understand the play better. When ghost Banquo's head was bleeding it helped the reader connect to when the murderers stabbed him 20 times in the head. Banquo's ghost was also holding a hawk which represents an omen. This hints to the reader that the omen foreshadows Macbeth end to his throne.

The second clip broadcast by PBS set the tone and mood of the play. One of the scenes shows Macbeth's soldiers torturing his subjects and Macbeth's luxurious life. This scene also shows the reader Macbeth's different identities from his false appearance to his tragic flaw, ambition. One of Macbeth's guest says Banquo is right here and points to the three waitresses. The three waitresses look like the three witches from the beginning of the movie. They represent the three themes. While Macbeth is eating the ghost of Banquo walks into the room with a bloody shirt on. The people attending the feast thinks Macbeth has gone mad. This sets a suspicious tone in the scene.