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Characters Character Traits Position, Actions, and Relationships with Other Characters Scenes in Which They Appear Contribution to the Story
Duncan generous and trusting He is the King of Scotland. scenes II, IV, and VI in act I His decision to name his son Malcolm as his successor triggers Macbeth's plans to kill him.
Macbeth brave, ambitious, suffers from internal conflict He is King Duncan's trusted general and the Thane of Glamis. Later he becomes the Thane of Cawdor. The three witches prophesy that he will become the king. scenes III, IV, V, and VI of act I and scene I of act II He is the protagonist of the story. He allows himself to be convinced by the witches and his wife to kill Duncan. The action centers around this murder, which advances the plot.
Banquo brave, loyal, morally upright He is the Thane of Lochaber and Macbeth’s ally in the war against Duncan's enemies. scenes III, IV, and VI of act I and scene I of act II Banquo acts as Macbeth’s foil, highlighting the path that Macbeth could have chosen instead of killing the king.
Lady Macbeth strong, power-hungry, manipulating, ambitious, and with conflicting desires She is the wife of Macbeth. scenes V, VI, and VII of act I and scene I of act II After the three witches, she is the main force behind Duncan’s murder.
Macduff loyal and intelligent He is the Thane of Fife. scene VI of act I and scene I of act II He discovers Duncan’s body at the end of act II. The audience realizes he will have a major role to play later.
Malcolm quick to act, protective of his younger brother He is Duncan's elder son. scenes II, IV, and VI of act I and scene I of act II His decision to flee after Duncan’s murder clears Macbeth's path to the throne.
Donalbain trusts his elder brother and accepts his advice He is Duncan’s son and Malcolm’s younger brother. scenes II, IV, and VI of act I and scene I of act II His decision to flee after Duncan’s murder clears Macbeth's path to the throne.
The three witches sinister and mysterious They prophesy that Macbeth will become king and Banquo’s children will be kings. scenes I and III of act I The three witches set the plot of the play in motion. It is their prophecy that sparks Macbeth’s murderous thoughts. The audience wonders if Macbeth was fated to commit murder after he met the witches.
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