Macbeth
Plot
Duncan – king of Scotland Malcolm – Duncan's elder son Donalbain – Duncan's younger son Macbeth – a general in the army of King Duncan; originally Thane of Glamis, then Thane of Cawdor, and later king of Scotland Lady Macbeth – Macbeth's wife, and later queen of Scotland Banquo – Macbeth's friend and a general in the army of King Duncan Fleance – Banquo's son Macduff – Thane of Fife Lady Macduff – Macduff's wife Macduff's son Ross, Lennox, Angus, Menteith, Caithness – Scottish Thanes Siward – general of the English forces Young Siward – Siward's son Seyton – Macbeth's armourer Hecate – queen of the witches Three Witches Captain – in the Scottish army Three Murderers – employed by Macbeth Third Murderer Two Murderers – attack Lady Macduff Porter – gatekeeper at Macbeth's home Doctor – Lady Macbeth's doctor Doctor – at the English court Gentlewoman – Lady Macbeth's caretaker Lord – opposed to Macbeth First Apparition – armed head Second Apparition – bloody child Third Apparition – crowned child Attendants, Messengers, Servants, Soldiers The play opens amid thunder and lightning, and the Three Witches decide that their next meeting will be with Macbeth. In the following scene, a wounded sergeant reports to King Duncan of Scotland that his generals Macbeth, who is the Thane of Glamis, and Banquo have just defeated the allied forces of Norway and Ireland, who were led by the traitorous Macdonwald, and the Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth, the King's kinsman, is praised for his bravery and fighting prowess.
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