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Macbeth

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He an ambitious, Scottish nobleman that murders the King of Scotland and takes his place.

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Lady Macbeth

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She is Macbeth’s wife and she persuaded Macbeth to kill the King. She eventually goes mad and kills herself.

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Duncan

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He is the King of Scotland at the start of the play, Macbeth murders him.

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Malcolm

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He is Duncan’s son, he flees after Duncan’s murder and then becomes King at the end of the play.

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Macduff

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He is a noble soldier that doesn’t trust Macbeth and eventually kills him.

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Lady Macduff

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She is Macduff’s wife. Macbeth has her and her children murdered.

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Banquo

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He is a brave soldier and also a nobleman, he is friends with Macbeth but Macbeth has him killed.

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The Three Witches’

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They are evil supernatural beings that can predict the future. Their leader is called Hecate.

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