Macbeth : Characters
Macbeth is a notable literary work by William Shakespeare. A complete discussion of this literary work is given, which will help you enhance your literary skills and prepare for the exam. Read the Main texts, Key info, Summary, Themes, Characters, Literary devices, Quotations, Notes, and various study materials of Macbeth.
Characters
Major Characters
Macbeth: He is the protagonist, General of the King’s Army, a tragic hero, and later king of Scotland of the play.
Lady Macbeth: She is the wife of General Macbeth.
Duncan: He is the king of Scotland and the father of Malcolm and Donalbain.
Malcolm: He is the elder son of King Duncan and later king of Scotland.
Donalbain: He is the younger son of King Duncan.
Banquo: He is another general of the King’s Army, Father of Fleance.
Fleance: Son of Banquo.
Macduff: Thane of Fife and nobleman of Scotland.
Three Witches: Supernatural characters in the play.
Seyton: He is an officer attending Macbeth.
Lady Macduff: Wife of Macduff.
Revolt characters against Scotland
- Macdonwald: A lord from the Western Isles of Ireland and the Outer Hebrides, has joined with the Norwegian king to start a rebellion against King Duncan in Scotland.
- Thane of Cawdor: Thane of Cawdor helps the Norwegians to capture Fife, which is one of the dominions of King Duncan.
- Boy: Macduff’s son.
- Siward: Earl of Northumberland, General of English Forces.
- Young Siward: Siward’s Son.
Minor Characters; An Old Man, A Soldier, A Porter, Doctor, a Gentle Woman, Lords, Gentlemen, Officers, Soldiers, Murderers, Attendants, Hecate, Banquo’s Ghost, and Messengers.