Confronts guilt, symbolized again as a ghost later in the play. It is after the murder of his dear friend Banquo that Macbeth is visited by another ghostly spirit: the ghost of Banquo. The fact that the ghost takes the form of someone Macbeth knows shows the intensity of his guilt "(Macbeth to the ghost of Banquo) Yea, and bold, who dares look upon that which might frighten the devil." (Macbeth). Macbeth begins to have a nervous breakdown in front of the nobles at his home. Although Lady Macbeth tries to reassure them that her husband is well, it is clear that Macbeth is not well, due to his guilt. However, even though Macbeth is consumed by his feelings of shame and guilt, he continues to make destructive decisions that lead to his well-deserved life.