Macbeth Character changes

Question 1

Witches

Answer 1

The witches do not change throughout the play, however they stay perfectly evil during all their scenes

Question 2

Macbeth

Answer 2

Macbeth becomes more decisive and tyrannical over the course of the play which eventually leads to his downfall

Question 3

Lady Macbeth

Answer 3

Lady Macbeth is a very controlling woman at the beginning of the play but she slowly deteriorates after the murder of Duncan into insanity

Question 4

Banquo

Answer 4

He stays true to his religion and shuns evil and is the counter point of Macbeth

Question 5

Macduff

Answer 5

Although the antagonist of this story, Macduff is always presented as a selfless individual devoted to his country.

Question 6

Malcom

Answer 6

Malcom’s character doesn’t change much over the play but he shows his manipulative side towards the end of the play.

Important to decide whether Malcom is a good or bad person.