ACT+I+CHARACTERS

MAJOR

Duncan - King of Scotland The good King of Scotland whom Macbeth, in his ambition for the crown, murders. Duncan is the model of a virtuous, benevolent, and farsighted ruler. His death symbolizes the destruction of an order in Scotland that can be restored only when Duncan’s line

Malcolm - Duncan's eldest son, heir to throne When the king's assassination is discovered, Malcolm agrees with his brother's suggestion to flee for their lives, and he goes to England, where he is later said to be living at the court of King Edward the Confesso

Donalbain - Duncan's youngest son He is the younger son of King Duncan and brother to Malcolm, the heir to the throne. Donalbain flees Scotland after the murder of his father.

Macbeth - Thane of Glamis, Scottish noble, Duncan's cousin and general in military. Macbeth is a brave soldier and a powerful man, but he is not a virtuous one. He is easily tempted into murder to fulfill his ambitions to the throne, and once he commits his first crime and is crowned King of Scotland

Lady Macbeth - Macbeth's wife. Macbeth’s wife, a deeply ambitious woman who lusts for power and position. Lady Macbeth falls victim to guilt and madness to an even greater degree than her husband.

Banquo - Thane of Scotland, soldier, and Macbeth's friendThe brave, noble general whose children, according to the witches prophecy will inherit the Scottish throne. Banquo’s character stands as a rebuke to Macbeth, since he represents the path Macbeth chose not to take:

MINOR

Captain - an officer serving Duncan, a wounded Scottish-soldier Lennox - Thane and noble of Scottland Ross - Thane and noble of Scotland Angus - Thane and noble of Scotland

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