Characters Flashcards
Macbeth
He an ambitious, Scottish nobleman that murders the King of Scotland and takes his place.
Lady Macbeth
She is Macbeth’s wife and she persuaded Macbeth to kill the King. She eventually goes mad and kills herself.
Duncan
He is the King of Scotland at the start of the play, Macbeth murders him.
Malcolm
He is Duncan’s son, he flees after Duncan’s murder and then becomes King at the end of the play.
Macduff
He is a noble soldier that doesn’t trust Macbeth and eventually kills him.
Lady Macduff
She is Macduff’s wife. Macbeth has her and her children murdered.
Banquo
He is a brave soldier and also a nobleman, he is friends with Macbeth but Macbeth has him killed.
The Three Witches’
They are evil supernatural beings that can predict the future. Their leader is called Hecate.