Macbeth's guilt stands out greatly during the two major murders he is credited with. After Duncan's murder, Macbeth loses the daggers but claims he cannot go back and see the crime scene and argues: “I will go no more / I am afraid to think what I have done; / Look no more, I dare not” (2.2.53-56) to Lady Macbeth. Macbeth's moral conscience is so negatively impacted that he is unable to face the repercussions of his sin. The guilt shows that Macbeth is sympathetic and saddened by this act. Macbeth's moral conscience is also demonstrated through the murder of Banquo, but increases in personal and mental matters. Macbeth hallucinates Banquo's ghost during a banquet with his noble friends. He unexpectedly shouts: “Come on and get out of my sight! Let the earth hide you! / Their bones are without marrow, they are cold as blood” (3.4.92-95) as if he were speaking to the real Banquo. Hallucinations and confusion are an effect of subconscious guilt. This brings new light to Macbeth, showing that his good qualities have not disappeared completely and he still manages to stand out in such a harsh setting. With this guilt, Macbeth was able to understand his past and his mistakes only adding evidence of Macbeth's righteousness. These frequent moments of regret, often in the form of digressions, ultimately show Macbeth's humanity
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