Macbeth

Macbeth

1. The Royal House of Scotland

   • Duncan:Kind of Scotland
     • Malcolm: Eldest Son
     • Donalbain:Youngest Son
   • Scottish Nobleman
     • Lennox
     • Ross

2. Macbeth: Thane of Glamis, Thane of Cawdor & Kind of Scotland

   • Lady Macbeth
   • Together they plan to kill Duncan
     • Leads to Lady Macbeth's death as she is riddled with guilt
   • Led to wicked thoughts by the prophecies of the three witches
     • Easily tempted into murder to fulfill his ambitions to the throne
     • unable to bear the psychological consequences of his atrocities

3. The Three Witches

   • Plot mischief against Macbeth using charms, spells, and prophecies
   • Resemble Fate
     • Using their knowledge of the future to toy with and destroy human beings

4. Banquo

   • Ordered to death by Macbeth
   • Fleance-:Banquo's Son (survives Macbeth's attempt of murder)
   • Children, according to the witches’ prophecy, will inherit the Scottish throne

5. Macduff:Scottish Nobleman

   • Leader of the crusade to unseat Macbeth
   • Vengeance for Macbeth’s murder of Macduff’s wife and young son