Characters Flashcards
King of Scotland, a good man who is murdered by Macbeth.
Duncan
Macbeth’s wife
Lady Macbeth
A thane and general in Duncan’s army. He is first a friend of Macbeth but is then murdered by him.
Banquo
Banquos son who escapes when his father is murdered
Fleance
Duncan’s son a heir
Malcolm
Duncan’s son
Donalbain
2 thanes, true to Duncan
Macduff and Lennox
Macduff’s wife. Macbeth has her and her family murdered to punish Macduff’s
Lady Macduff
Macduff’s cousin
Ross
Macbeth’s aide
Seyton
An English earl who helps Malcolm fight against Macbeth
Siward
Siward son who bravely faces Macbeth in a duel and is killed
Young siward
Supernatural beings who tell Macbeth and banquo the future
3 witches
A Scottish thane (nobleman) and a general in Duncan’s army
Macbeth