1. The Armed Head: After the witches' prophecy, Macbeth sees the Armed Head floating in the air. The head warns him to "beware Macduff," signaling that he should be cautious of the Thane of Fife. This vision appears after the murder of King Duncan and serves as a reminder of the consequences of Macbeth's actions.
2. The Bloody Child: The second apparition that Macbeth witnesses is the Bloody Child. This vision represents the guilt and bloodshed that Macbeth has caused. It warns him that he will "never wash this blood from his hands," symbolizing the inescapable nature of his crimes.
3. The Crowned Child Holding a Tree: The final vision Macbeth encounters is the Crowned Child Holding a Tree. This apparition represents the threat posed by Macduff and the witches' prophecy. It warns Macbeth that he will not be defeated until "Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill shall come against him."
These visions haunt Macbeth and contribute to his growing madness and paranoia. They serve as a physical manifestation of the guilt and consequences he faces for his actions, foreshadowing his ultimate fate and downfall.