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1
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The wife of the hero and the driving force behind the crime who eventually is driven by guilt to sleepwalking, paranoia, and suicide.

A

Lady Macbeth

2
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The characters who plot mischief against Macbeth and prophesize his destiny to be king and then fall.

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The three witches (or “weird sisters”)

3
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A close friend of Macbeth’s, prophesized to father the future king. Because of this, as king, Macbeth hires a group of murderers to kill him. Father to Fleance. His ghost returns to haunt Macbeth.

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Banquo

4
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The former king of Scotland, murdered by Macbeth.

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King Duncan

5
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The tragic Aristotelian hero of the play who kills the king to take the throne and suffers an ill fate because of it.

A

Macbeth

6
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A Scottish nobleman who doubts Macbeth. His wife and son are murdered by assassins sent by Macbeth. He eventually leads a crusade to avenge their deaths and place Malcolm in his rightful place on the throne.

A

Macduff

7
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The son of King Duncan who initially fled after his death. Returns at the end to restore order after Macbeth’s reign of terror has ended.

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Malcolm

8
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Goddess of witchcraft who aids the three witches

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Hecate

9
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Son of Banquo, escapes Macbeth’s attempted assassination and disappears.

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Fleance

10
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The two frequently appearing Scottish noblemen

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Ross and Lennox

11
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Hired by Macbeth to kill Banquo, Fleance, and Macduff’s family

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The two (three?) assassins

12
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Macbeth’s drunken doorman

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Porter

13
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Wife of Macduff, killed by Macbeth’s hired murderers

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Lady Macduff

14
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Malcolm’s younger brother, flees with Malcolm after their father is murdered.

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Donalbain

15
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An English general who aids in the battle with Macbeth his son is killed in battle against Macbeth.

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Siward

16
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The son of an English general, is killed by Macbeth in battle

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Young Siward

17
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A servant to Macbeth. His name is a play on words.

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Seyton