Banquo’s ghost taunts a guilty Macbeth.
Characters: 
Macbeth

King and host of a grand banquet. While he is at first comforted by the news of Banquo’s death, he is quickly disturbed by an unwelcome guest.

Lady Macbeth

The Queen of Scotland covers for Macbeth’s outbursts at the banquet and attempts to reassure him afterwards.

Ross

A lord and banquet guest. He is shocked and concerned by the king's behavior.

Lennox

A lord and banquet guest. He is shocked and concerned by the king's behavior.

First Murderer

One of Banquo's killers. He reports back to Macbeth that Fleance has escaped.

Ghost

A mysterious figure with Banquo's face. Only Macbeth can see it.

Lords

Guests at the banquet.

Attendants

Servants at the banquet.

Scene Summary: 

Macbeth finds out that Banquo has been murdered, but that his son has escaped. As Macbeth heads back to eat at his banquet table, he finds his seat has been taken by none other than the ghost of Banquo. He freaks out at the sight, and Lady Macbeth dismisses it as a momentary fit. When Macbeth tells her he sees Banquo’s ghost in his seat, she quietly tells Macbeth to be a man and get over his anxiety. After screaming at the ghost, he gathers himself and makes excuses to his guests, shooing everyone away from the banquet table. Left alone with his wife, Macbeth tells her he’s terrified of the consequences of his evil deeds. He wants to meet with the witches again, to figure out what else lies in store. Nothing good, he thinks.