ncan퉠 son. This apparition also gives Macbeth a false sense of security because of theBirnam Wood prophesy. The appearance of Banquo퉠 ghost provides insight intoMacbeth퉠 character. It shows the level that Macbeth퉠 mind has recessed to. When he sees the ghost he reacts with horror and upsets the guests. Macbeth wonders why murder had taken place many times in the past before it was prevented by law -쾠tatute purged the gentle weal? and yet the dead are coming back. The final form of the supernatural is the 쿪ir-drawn?dagger which leads Macbeth to his victim. When the dagger appears to him, Macbeth finally becomes victim to the delusions of his fevered brain. The dagger points to Duncan퉠 room and appears to be covered in blood.The dagger buttresses the impact of this key scene in which Macbeth slays King Duncan. The supernatural is a recurring aspect in many of the plays byWilliam Shakespeare. In Hamlet and Macbeth the supernatural is an integral part of the structure of the plot. In these plays thesupernatural provides a catalyst for action by the characters. It supplies insight into the major players and it augments the impact of many key scenes. The supernatural appeals to the audience퉠 curiosity of the mysterious and thus strengthens their interest. ...
