Characters in Macbeth

Characters in Macbeth

1. King Duncan: the King of Scotland. He is well liked and respected by his people. He is known for being an honest ruler. Macbeth and his wife murder him in his sleep so that Macbeth can take the crown.

2. Macbeth: a warrior and the Thane of Glamis. His ambitions lead him to betray and murder his king to take the throne of Scotland.

3. Lady Macbeth: the ambitious wife of Macbeth, who encourages him to murder his king, helps him do it, and so becomes queen of Scotland.

4. Banquo: Macbeth's honourable and loyal friend. He resists the temptation presented by the witches and is later murdered by Macbeth.

5. Macduff: the honourable thane who ultimately brings retribution to Macbeth. He is the man of destiny , not born of a woman.

6. The Witches: embody demonic intelligences; they provide information, but do not directly invite human beings to commit crimes.

7. Malcolm, Lady Macduff and Ross: Malcolm is the son of Duncan and heir to the throne. Lady Macduff is the brave wife of Macduff. Ross is an enigmatic thane who always seems to be on the right side of self-preservation.