Characters in order of appearance:
Lady Macbeth
Servant
Macbeth
Time: Evening
Summary:
This scene shows the audience the unseen thoughts of the ambitious pair. When the hired murderers take their place waiting for Banquo, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth meet in secret. She attempts to soothe his troubled mind and thoughts but she too feels the same troubles herself. By killing the king, this has come with more difficulties than they had originally thought. Macbeth then reveals his plan to kill Banquo much to the surprise of Lady Macbeth.