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Characters in Macbeth
Character Description
Macbeth The tragic protagonist of the play. A brave and loyal Scottish general who becomes consumed by ambition and ultimately descends into madness and tyranny.
Lady Macbeth Macbeth's ambitious and manipulative wife. She plays a pivotal role in goading Macbeth to commit regicide and is later tormented by guilt.
Banquo Macbeth's loyal friend and fellow general. He is prophesied to father a line of kings, which sparks jealousy and paranoia in Macbeth.
Macduff A nobleman who becomes Macbeth's main adversary. He is determined to avenge his family's murder and restore rightful order in Scotland.
Three Witches Mysterious and supernatural figures who prophesy Macbeth's rise to power. They embody darkness and the forces of fate.
King Duncan The benevolent King of Scotland who is murdered by Macbeth in his quest for the throne.
Malcolm Duncan's eldest son and the rightful heir to the Scottish throne. He leads the opposition against Macbeth's tyrannical rule.
Lady Macduff Macduff's wife. She is brutally murdered along with her children on Macbeth's orders.
Ross A Scottish nobleman and trusted ally of Macbeth, later torn between loyalty and guilt.
Lennox A Scottish nobleman who observes and comments on the unfolding events in Scotland.
Donalbain Duncan's younger son who flees to Ireland after his father's murder.
Fleance Banquo's son, who escapes Macbeth's assassination attempt and represents the potential for a future lineage of kings.
Siward An English general who joins Malcolm's army in the final battle against Macbeth.
Young Siward Siward's son, who fights against Macbeth and is slain in combat.
Seyton Macbeth's loyal servant who remains by his side until the end.

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