Ask AI: In “The tragedy of Macbeth” Act 3 in the banquet scene, what causes Macbeth to behave so strangely

In Act 3 of "The Tragedy of Macbeth", during the banquet scene, Macbeth behaves strangely because he starts seeing the ghost of Banquo, whom he has had murdered to protect his throne. This vivid hallucination unsettles him greatly. This erratic and odd behavior is startling to his guests, and particularly alarming to Lady Macbeth. His apparent madness raises suspicion among the lords present at the banquet. This scene showcases the depth of Macbeth’s guilt and his steep descent into madness.

? In the Banquet Scene of Act 3 of "The Tragedy of Macbeth", Macbeth's strange behavior is caused by the intense level of guilt, paranoia, and anxiety he is experiencing due to his recent murder of King Duncan. He is deeply disturbed by the sight of the bloody ghost of the king and the accusation of Banquo, despite the lack of evidence. Macbeth is further haunted by the witches' prophecies and realizes that his fate is inevitable. He attempts to cover his unease through frequent changes of topic and by calling for music. His behavior is so strange as to make the guests uneasy, which further adds to the tragedy of the scene.