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In recent discussion of Macbeth, gaining power seems to be the focal point. Macbeth outrageously does anything in his power to achieve what he wants, and his ambition takes over his life and also Lady Macbeth life just so he can become king. Throughout the novel and both movies by Rupert Goold, and Geoffrey Wright it seemed as if being Thane of Glamis and Thane of Cawdor wasn’t enough at all for Macbeth. However, this is shown is both movies how Macbeth's actions came back to haunt him during the banquet scene.
During the scene of the Banquet, Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, Ross, Lennox, Lords, and the Attendants are present. During both movies both atmospheres are different. In Rupert Goold’s version, Patrick Stewart seemed very evil, malicious and dramatic. His pale skin and dark eyes shows how his ambition has taken over his life. He is dressed in a black and white tux while his wife Lady
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Tim Treloar known as Ross had a facial expression that seemed as if he was confused of the situation. It made me think of how do you just end up talking to yourself or talking to someone that know one can see and then afterwards start dancing as if everything is fine. Afterwards, as Lady Macbeth says goodnight to the guest at the banquet and Lennox states how he hopes for better health for Macbeth. Lady Macbeth appears to be sad and tired because she’s not used to doing some sort of crime. She feels guilty. For example, when she states, “Almost at odds with morning, which is which.” (3.4.155). This statement and her facial expression in the movie shows it as tears fall down her face and her makeup is then smudged and this is proven when Macbeth states, “Yes, let’s go to sleep. My strange self-delusions just come from inexperience. We’re still just beginners when it comes to crime.”

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