Macbeth_Characters 0.0 / 5 ? English LiteratureMacbethGCSEAQA Created by: HemdevCreated on: 09-11-17 15:31 Macbeth by William Shakespeare Characters 1 of 6 Macbeth A once brave warrior who, under his wife’s influence, murders King Duncan and takes the crown, an act that ends in his own tragic downfall. 2 of 6 Lady Macbeth The manipulative wife of Macbeth who, entranced by the witches’ prophecy, sets her mind on becoming queen. Guilt drives her to madness and suicide. 3 of 6 Banquo Macbeth’s one-time friend who is later murdered to quash his chances of succession to the throne. His ghost appears to Macbeth at a feast. 4 of 6 Duncan An honourable and kindly king who shows his respect for Macbeth by making him Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth stabs him while he sleeps. 5 of 6 The Witches Three ‘Weird Sisters’ (I.3.31) or ‘midnight hags’ (IV.1.47) who appear throughout the play bringing prophecies of kingship to Macbeth and Banquo. 6 of 6
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