macbeth

macbeth

brave warrior

highly respected

recieves prophecies from the witches

lady macbeth

manipultive

powerless

wants power

convices macbeth to kill king duncan to fulfill the prophecies

determined

ambitious

ambitous

willing to do whatever it takes

duncan

king of scotland

wise

benevolent warrior

becomes a target for macbeths ambition

duncans death serves as a catalyst for the events that unfold throughout the play

a catalyst is something or someone that triggers or speeds up a particular process or event.

banquo

nobleman and general in scottish army

fought alongside macbeth

has a friendship with macbeth

experiences strange combination of fear and curiosity about the supernatural elements of the play.

close friendship

fought in battles together

strong bond and they respect each other

loyal to king duncan

supports and defends the kings rule and doesnt betray him, unlike duncan

belives the witches have ptherwordly powers