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| Question | Answer |
| Banquo Brave, Noble general. Kids involved in prophecy. Will inherit throne. Represents path Macbeth chose not to take (he chose murder). Therefore, it is Banquo's ghost that haunts Macbeth . Depicted as his rival. | Banquo Character summary |
| King Duncan Good king of Scotland who Macbeth murders. His death symbolises the destruction of an order in Scotland that can only be fulfilled when Duncan's family are on the throne | King Duncan Character summary |
| Macduff Scottish Nobleman, against Macbeth ruling from the start and Plans to overthrow him. Wants vengeance as Macbeth kills his wife and son. Discovers Duncan's ' body. Christ-like figure. | Macduff Character summary |
| The Three Witches Plot mischief against Macbeth using spells and charms. Prompt Macbeth to murder Duncan. Servants of Hecate. Mostly speak in blank verse. | The Three Witches Character summary |
| Lady Macbeth Ambitious and obsessed with power. Appears to become stronger than Macbeth and makes him kill King Duncan, she manipulates him throughout the play. Macbeth and her are shown to be deeply in love. | Lady Macbeth Character summary |
| Macbeth Scottish general and Thane of Glamis. Lead to wicked thoughts by the witched and his wife. He is a brave soldier but easily persuaded. Macbeth is not comfortable in killing. | Macbeth Character summary |
| Malcolm Son of Duncan. His return to the throne represents order after Macbeths reign. Becomes a serious challenge to Macbeth and embodies all that is good in kingship. | Malcolm Character summary |
| Hecate- Goddess of witchcraft, helps the three witches. Fleance- Banquo's son, survives Macbeth's murder attempt Lady Macduff- Macduff's wife, her home contrasts Lady Macbeth's hellish home. | Other Characters |
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