Act 2 – Immediate Guilt, “Will all great Neptune’s ocean wash this blood clean from my hand?”, “Macbeth shall sleep no more.”, Macbeth refuses to return to Duncan’s room., Macbeth hears imaginary voices., Lady Macbeth says, “A little water clears us of this deed.”, Act 3 – Growing Psychological Guilt, Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost., “Full of scorpions is my mind.”, Macbeth becomes paranoid about threats to his power., He hides his plans from Lady Macbeth., His guilt turns into fear and suspicion., Act 4 – Suppressed or Absent Guilt, Macbeth orders the murder of Macduff’s family without hesitation., Macbeth shows no remorse for innocent victims., “From this moment, the very firstlings of my heart shall be the firstlings of my hand.”, Macbeth acts immediately on his violent thoughts., Guilt is replaced by ruthless action., Act 5 – Overwhelming Guilt, “Out, damned spot!”, Lady Macbeth sleepwalks., She tries to wash invisible blood from her hands., Lady Macbeth talks about Duncan’s blood in her sleep., Guilt destroys Lady Macbeth’s mental stability..

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