Macbeth Characters Flashcards
Who is the main character in the play Macbeth?
Macbeth
What title does Macbeth hold at the beginning of the play?
Thane of Glamis
What title does Macbeth gain after his victory in battle?
Thane of Cawdor
Who is Macbeth’s wife?
Lady Macbeth
What prophecy do the witches give to Macbeth?
That he will become King of Scotland
How does Macbeth become King of Scotland?
By murdering King Duncan
What role does Lady Macbeth play in the murder of King Duncan?
She encourages and manipulates Macbeth to commit the murder
Who is Banquo in relation to Macbeth?
He is Macbeth’s friend and fellow soldier
What prophecy do the witches give to Banquo?
That his descendants will be kings
How does Macbeth react to the witches’ prophecy for Banquo?
He becomes paranoid and decides to have Banquo murdered
Who ultimately kills Macbeth in the play?
Macduff
What is Macbeth’s tragic flaw?
Ambition
How does Macbeth’s character change throughout the play?
He becomes increasingly ruthless and power-hungry
What is the significance of Macbeth’s soliloquies in the play?
They reveal his inner thoughts and struggles
What is the theme of ambition in Macbeth?
The destructive nature of unchecked ambition
