Characters within Macbeth

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Macbeth
Main character. Ambition drives him to eventually kill King Duncan. He arranges the death of Banquo and Lady Macduff + her son. Becomes hated and a betrayer. Killed by Macduff.
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Lady Macbeth
Encourages Macbeth to kill Duncan. Powerful. Spiritually connected. Appears stronger than she is - guilt catches up, she goes insane, kills herself.
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The Witches
Influence events. Tell Banquo and Macbeth prophecies. Agents of fate. Macbeth runs back to them for more.
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Banquo
Witches tell him his children will become Kings. Killed by people sent by Macbeth as M saw him as competition to the throne.
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Duncan
King of Scotland. Had trust in Macbeth. Represents God on Earth (Divine right of Kings).
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Macduff
Discovers Duncans body. Finds his wife and son murdered. Wants revenge on Macbeth for his actions. Joins forces with Malcolm to fight against Macbeth. Kills Macbeth.
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Malcolm
Flees Scotland with Donalbain (brother). Joins forces with Macduff after proving Macduff's loyalty to combat Macbeth.
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Card 2

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Encourages Macbeth to kill Duncan. Powerful. Spiritually connected. Appears stronger than she is - guilt catches up, she goes insane, kills herself.

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Lady Macbeth

Card 3

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Influence events. Tell Banquo and Macbeth prophecies. Agents of fate. Macbeth runs back to them for more.

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Card 4

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Witches tell him his children will become Kings. Killed by people sent by Macbeth as M saw him as competition to the throne.

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Card 5

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King of Scotland. Had trust in Macbeth. Represents God on Earth (Divine right of Kings).

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