Macbeth is introduced in the play as a loyal, brave character. Once King Duncan tells him he’d be thane of Cawdor, he begins to imagine havi...

Lady Macbeth is regarded as highly as Macbeth and respected just as he is. King Duncan refers to her a “our honored hostess”, complementing ...

Duncan was the King of Scotland and the first victim in Macbeth’s murder rage. In the beginning of the play, Duncan showed his appreciati...

The witches play the supernatural element of the play. The opening of the play that introduces the witches foreshadows destruction early on ...

Macduff, also known as the King of Fife, becomes a very important character in the play once his family becomes involved. He started off as ...

Banquo plays as the converse or antithesis of Macbeth in the play. He attains no dire ambition that destroys Macbeth in the end. Banquo is e...

Malcolm is one of King Duncan’s son, Donalbain’s brother. Both of their weakness is shown through their escape to Scotland to avoid being a...