Macbeth Characters

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Macbeth

-Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor and King of Scotland

Himself and Banquo are the King's generals, fights gallantly in the opening fight

Vaulting Ambition, driven Insane by his actions as he delves further and further into Tyranny

Murders Duncan, Banquo and the entire house of Macduff. Orders the killing of Fleance but he escapes.

He seeks the aid of the Witches, suggesting his morals have become warped

He is the cause of his own downfall, an inevitability predicted by the Witches.

By Killing the king he upsets the Natural order of the world and it can't be restored until he is dethroned. He has sinned against God!!

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Lady Macbeth

The wife of Macbeth who loves her husband dearly.

Steels herself for Macbeth's sake so as to ensure he can carry through his plans! Has been viewed as a temptress but is really a selfless devotee to her Husband.

Asks to be stripped of the milk of human kindness

Orchestrates the Killing of Duncan. Is just as sinful as her husband

Can't kill Duncan herself as he reminds her of her late father, a glimmer of humanity in her.

She acts as the voice of reason for Macbeth. His descent into madness leads him to push her away.

Starts sleep walking, considered a sign you were possessed by the Devil. So guilt stricken by her actions, she throws herself from the battlements of the castle.

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Banquo

The only other person present at the sighting of the Witches. Is predicted to be the father to a line of kings.

Is considered as much a sinner as Macbeth as he is complicit in the actions of Macbeth.

Murdered in Act 3 scene 3 by men hired by Macbeth.

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