Macbeth sees the final apparition after seeing three
apparitions that frankly make him feel very confident. He feels indestructable when the
apparition notes that no one of woman birth can harm him and it won't be until the woods
come to the castle that he die. It seems as though Macbeth may be
immortal!
However, this final apparition plays on Macbeth's
biggest fear, that he will have no children succeed him as king. Remember, the witches
told Banquo that Banquo's kids will be king. Well, here the apparition shows ghostly
figure after ghostly figure that all resemble Banquo. Each of these men hold scepters or
royal staffs indicating their place on a throne. Finally at the end of this line, Banquo
appears, bloodied, smiling, and mocking Macbeth. Although Macbeth had Banquo killed,
Banquo still gets what Macbeth was trying to prevent, a long line of
royalty.
Throughout the announcement of what he visually
sees, he begs the "filthy hags" or the witches to explain what is going on. This tone he
takes with them shows his fear.
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