Act 3 Scene 4 A Turning Point for Macbeth
There are many twists and turns of plot in Shakespeare’s Macbeth. One of the most pivotal scenes is Act 3, Scene 4. In it, Macbeth’s character makes a departure from the character we have seen in previous scenes. ... This scene shows Macbeth’s growing mental imbalance, growing to a point where exposure of guilt to outsiders is indeed inevitable. Macbeth’s mental stability has been in question since near the beginning of the play. Even since the first murder was contemplated, Macbeth dealt with horrifying hallucinations. In Act 2 Scene 1, Macbeth fantasizes the dagger with which he plans to murder Duncan.