Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand?


      Macbeth, Act II, Scene I

MACBETH


The young ambitious Thane of Glamis, who the three witches prophesize with great advancement.

LADY MACBETH


Macbeth's equally ambitious wife, who supports her husband in following the witches’ prophecy to the bloody end.

DUNCAN


The current king of Scotland, who rules kindly and justly. He grants Macbeth several favors, which in no way comes back to bite him.

MALCOLM


Duncan’s oldest and first in line to the throne. After Duncan’s death, he flees to England and plans rebellion against Macbeth.

DONALBAIN


Duncan’s youngest who flees to Ireland after the King’s death.

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BANQUO



FLEANCE



MACDUFF



LADY MACDUFF



YOUNG MACDUFF



ROSS



LENNOX



ANGUS



MENTEITH



CAITHNESS



SIWARD



YOUNG SIWARD



SEYTON






HECATE


THREE WITCHES



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