Macbeth: Meet the characters - 1

Meet the characters - 1

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Macbeth
A valiant warrior, he is persuaded that his destiny is to be king and commits murder.
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Banquo
Macbeth's friend, but murdered by him after the Witches say his descendants will be kings.
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The Three Witches - or 'Weird Sisters'
They tell Macbeth that he will become Thane of Cawdor and later King of Scotland.
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King Duncan
The rightful king, he is murdered by Macbeth when he comes to stay in Dunsinane Castle.
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Macduff
An important noble; he swears vengeance on Macbeth after the murder of his family.
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Lennox
A nobleman; loyal to Macbeth to begin with, but then joins with Malcolm's army against him.
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Angus
Another noble; initially loyal to Macbeth, but later joins with Malcolm and Macduff against him.
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Ross
Another noble who is loyal to Macbeth to begin with, but then joins with Malcolm and Macduff.