Which two statements are the most likely interpretations of macbeth's behavior in act iii's banquet scene?

a)macbeth is trying to pacify lady macbeth by organizing the banquet.
b)macbeth displays his newfound power and position to the guests assembled at his banquet.
c)macbeth is remorseful and decides to confess his sins to banquo.
d)macbeth is troubled by the witches' prophecy that banquo's descendants will become kings.
e)macbeth has a troubled conscience because he murdered duncan and banquo.

D and E, Macbeth becomes insane after killing Banquo and acts weird. He cannot control his regret and anxiety.

The correct answers are:

D) Macbeth is torubled by the witches' prophecy that Banquo's descendants will become kings.

E) Macbeth has a troubled conscience because he murdered Duncan and Banquo

Explanation:

During the banquet, Macbeth is informed that Banquo has been murdered as he ordered, but his son Fleance escaped, so the witches' prophecy can still be fulfilled. Also, consumed by guilt and a troubled conscience, he sees Banquo's ghost around him during the banquet, leaving him paranoid and despaired.

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