Sep 5, 2008

Macbeth | List of Characters

Three Witches—Evil prophets that guide Macbeth’s destiny with incomplete information regarding his future

Macbeth—Thane of Glamis, later King of Scotland

Lady Macbeth—Macbeth’s wife and supporter of her husband’s quest for power

Duncan—King of Scotland

Malcolm—Duncan’s older son

Donalbain—Duncan’s younger son

Banquo—General in the Scottish Army and Macbeth’s friend

Fleance—Banquo’s son who is seen as a threat by Macbeth

Macduff—Nobleman of Scotland and rival of Macbeth

Lady Macduff—Macduff’s wife

Son—Macduff’s son
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