Macbeth Characters

Question 1

Macbeth

Answer 1

One of King Duncan’s generals. He loves power; the witches tempt him into murder. Originally Thane of Glamis, he becomes the Thane of Cawdor, then King of Scotland.

Question 2

Lady Macbeth

Answer 2

Macbeth’s wife. She is ambitious and drives him to murder but is driven mad by conscience.

Question 3

Three Witches

Answer 3

Sinister ladies of witchcraft who tempt Macbeth to do dark deeds.

Question 4

Banquo

Answer 4

A general and friend of Macbeth. The prophecy does not corrupt him. He is murdered by Macbeth as he is considered a threat. His ghost haunts Macbeth.

Question 5

King Duncan

Answer 5

The good and noble King of Scotland, murdered by Macbeth.

Question 6

Macduff

Answer 6

Thane of Fife. He opposes Macbeth and supports Malcolm. He kills Macbeth in revenge for the murder of his family.

Question 7

Malcom

Answer 7

Duncan’s son. He flees with his brother after the murder of Duncan but returns with English support to challenge Macbeth.

Question 8

Fleance

Answer 8

Banquo’s son. Macbeth tries and fails to murder him. He flees Scotland but it’s implied he will return one day to fulfil the prophecy and become King.

Question 9

Hecate

Answer 9

Queen of the Withces.

Question 10

Lennox

Answer 10

A Scottish nobleman.

Question 11

The Murderers

Answer 11

A group of ruffians conscripted by Macbeth to murder Banquo, Fleance (whom they fail to kill), and Macduff’s wife and children.

Question 12

Porter

Answer 12

The drunken doorman of Macbeth’s castle.

Question 13

Lady Macduff

Answer 13

Macduff’s wife. The scene in her castle provides our only glimpse of a domestic realm other than that of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. She and her home serve as contrasts to Lady Macbeth and the hellish world of Inverness.

Question 14

Donalbain

Answer 14

Duncan’s son and Malcolm’s younger brother.

Question 15

Ross

Answer 15

A Scottish nobleman.