Macbeth-characters Flashcards

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Son of Duncan, whose restorations to the throne signals Scotland’s return to the order following macbeths reign of terror

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Malcolm

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The goddess of witchcraft, who helps the three witches work for their mischief on Macbeth

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Hecate

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Banquos son, who survives macbeths attempt to murder him

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Fleance

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Maduffs wife

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Lady macduff

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Duncan’s son and Malcolm’s younger brother

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Donalbain

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Three “black and midnight hags” who plot mischief against Macbeth

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Three witches

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Brave noble general whose children, according to the three witches, will inherit the throne

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Banquo

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The good king of Scotland that Macbeth murders

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King Duncan

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A Scottish nobleman hostile to macbeths kingship from the start

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Macduff

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A Scottish general

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Macbeth

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Macbeths wife, a deeply ambitious woman who lusts for power and position

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Lady Macbeth

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