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Macbeth characters - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Lady Macbeth defies the authority of the Great Chain of Being, in so doing she also defies God
    - - Lady Macbeth defies social norms by not adhering to the confines of her role as a woman
    - - Lady Macbeth calls on dark spirits to empower her, linking herself to the supernatural and witches
  - - - Receives letter from Macbeth, plans murder
    - - Macbeth sees Banquo’s ghost at the banquet, Lady Macbeth tries to explain away his behaviour
    - - Macbeth falters, Lady Macbeth talks him back into it
    - - She is sleepwalking and overcome by guilt
    - - Macbeth has murdered Duncan, Lady Macbeth plants the daggers
- - - - Sergeant reports on Macbeth and Banquo’s joint bravery and skill on the battlefield.
    - - Banquo’s remarks reveal how much Macbeth is taken in by the witches’ prophecies. This contrasts with Banquo’s reaction - although curious, he is more pragmatic and wary.
      - Banquo’s surprise is clear when Macbeth is promoted to “Thane of Cawdor”.
      - Banquo appears to be wary of the witches’ prophecies and their motivations.
    - - Banquo senses something is amiss.
        
        Banquo is weighed down with worry.
        
        Banquo tells Macbeth he dreamt of the weird sisters and notes that they appear to have shown some truth to Macbeth. Macbeth claims he has not thought of the witches. This lack of honesty is a clear turning point in their relationship.
    - - Duncan’s dead body is discovered. Lady Macbeth appears devastated that he has been murdered in their home. Banquo responds to her remark, stating that the crime would be horrendous anywhere.
    - - Banquo suspects Macbeth has become king through questionable means. Macbeth feels increasingly threatened by Banquo’s prophecy. Macbeth arranges for Banquo to be murdered.
- - - - Macduff is introduced to the audience
    - - Macduff discovers Duncans death
    - - Macbeth receives a warning from an apparition conjured by the witches that he should be wary of Macduff
    - - Macduff’s family is killed by Macbeth
    - - Macduff proves his allegiance to Scotland and learns his family has been murdered
    - - Macduff kills Macbeth