Macbeth:
is the Scottish general and the Thane of Glamis who is led to wicked thoughts by the prophesies of the three witches, especially after their prophecy that he will be made Thane of Cawdor comes true. He is a brave soldier and a strong man, but he is not a virtuous one. He is easily tempted into murder to fulfill his ambitions to the throne, and once he commits his first crime and is crowned the king of Scotland , he embarks on further atrocities with increasing ease. Macbeth proves himself better suited to the battlefield than the political intrigue, because he lacks the skills of necessary to rule without being a tyrant.
- week minded
Lady Macbeth:
is one of Shakespeare's most famous and frightening female characters.
when we first see her, she is already plotting King Duncan's murder.
she is stronger, more ambitious, more ruthless than her husband.
she manipulates her husband.
Three Witches:
- referred to as "weird sisters"
- All have super natural powers, which they use to to feed the easy manipulated Macbeth with ambition
- give Macbeth the sense of security more than urging or tricking him into committing murders
Duncan:
- king of Scotland
- might as well be your dad
- he is king, generous, benevolent
- gets murdered
- his death symbolizes the destruction of and order in Scotland that can be restored, only when Duncan line, once more occupies the throne.
Macduff:
- Scottish nobleman
- hostile to Macbeth's kingship from the start
- eventually becomes a leader of the crusade to unseat Macbeth
- desires vengeance for Macbeth's murder of Macduff's wife and young song.
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