University:
Eastern Kentucky University
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ENG 474 | Shakespeare
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2020
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Alexa Livingston

Macbeth: Character Map Macbeth Lady Macbeth Nobleman of Scotland, Thane of Glamis, and soon becomes Thane of Cawdor after defeating the previous Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth is a brave and loyal man, but succumbs to his desires and ambitions by murdering King Duncan in order to gain the throne. Ambitious wife of Macbeth. She convinces Macbeth to murder, but in the end, her guilty conscience causes her to lose her mind. Malcolm King Duncan The good King of Scotland whom Macbeth, in his ambition for the crown, murders. Duncan is the model of a virtuous, benevolent, and farsighted ruler. Son of King Duncan. He and his brother are blamed for their father’s death, but he eventually regains his family’s throne. Donalbain Son of King Duncan. Siward Young Siward The Earl of Northumberland. Uncle to Malcolm and Donalbain. He aids Malcolm in defeating Macbeth and his army. The son of Siward. He is slain by Macbeth. Macduff Lady Macduff Macduff’s son Nobleman of Scotland. He leaves Scotland to find Malcolm so he can convince him that he is needed in Scotland. Wife of Macduff. She is killed by murderers sent by Macbeth. Killed by the murderers who also kill his mother. Banquo Fleance Ross Nobleman of Scotland. Witnesses to the prophesy the three weird sisters tell to Macbeth. He suspects Macbeth murdered King Duncan and is killed because of his suspicions. Son of Banquo. He escapes the murderers sent to kill him and his father. Nobleman of Scotland. Knows of Macduff’s plan to seek out Malcolm. He aids in the battle against Macbeth. The Weird Sisters The three witches who tell Macbeth the prophesy that he will be king. They set the wheels into motion that eventually destroy Macbeth. 3 Lennox Menteith Angus & Caithness Noblemen of Scotland. Aids in the battle against Macbeth.

Macbeth Character Map

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