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
DRAMATIS PERSONAE