Who’s Who in ‘Macbeth’

• Macbeth

  Is an ambitious Scottish nobleman. He murders the King of Scotland and takes his place
• Lady Macbeth


  Is Macbeth’s wife. She persuades Macbeth to kill the King. She eventually goes mad and kills herself
• Duncan

  Is the King of Scotland at the start of the play. Macbeth murders him
• Malcom

  Is Duncan’s son. He flees after Duncan’s murder, and become King at the end of the play
• Macduff


  Is a noble soldier. He doesn’t trust Macbeth and eventually kills him
• Lady Macduff

  Is Macduff’s wife. Macbeth has her and her children murdered
• Banquo

  Is a brave soldier and nobleman. He’s friends with Macbeth but Macbeth has him killed
• Three Witches

  Are evil supernatural beings who can predict the future. Their leader is called Hecate