| Character |
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| Description |
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| Macbeth |
A Scottish general and the thane of Glamis. |
| Lady Macbeth |
Macbeth's wife. |
| Lady Macbeth |
Early in the play wants Macbeth to kill Duncan, but becomes guilty later. |
| Lady Macbeth |
Commits suicide due to guilt. |
| The three witches |
"black and midnight hags" |
| The three witches |
Their predictions prompt Macbeth to kill Duncan. |
| Macbeth |
Kills Duncan |
| Banquo |
According to the witches prophecies his children will inherit the Scottish throne. |
| King Duncan |
Good king of Scotland |
| King Duncan |
Is murdered by Macbeth. |
| Macduff |
A Scotish nobleman |
| Malcolm |
Son of Duncan |
| Hectate |
Goddess of witchcraft |
| Fleance |
Banquo's son |
| Fleance |
Macbeth attempts to murder him. |
| Lennox |
A Scotish nobleman |
| Ross |
a Scotish nobleman |
| Lady Macduff |
Macduff's wife |
| Donalbain |
Duncan's son and Malcolm's younger brother. |
| Macbeth |
The witches predict that he will be King of Scotland |