The Characters — Flashcards

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Macbeth is the titular character. He is a Scottish nobleman and warrior who becomes consumed by ambition and greed after receiving a prophecy from the three witches that he will become king of Scotlan…

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Macbeth begins as a brave warrior, but after the prophecy, he becomes tyrannical and paranoid. His ambition pushes him into murder and cruelty, and his own actions finally destroy his peace of mind.

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Macbeth is a tragic hero because he is a noble and brave man who is destroyed by his own ambition. His weakness leads him to commit terrible acts, and those acts bring about his downfall.

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Lady Macbeth is Macbeth's wife and a highly ambitious character. She plays a significant role in convincing her husband to pursue the prophecy and take the throne by any means necessary.

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Lady Macbeth is deeply affected by guilt. As the play progresses, she becomes increasingly guilt-ridden, emotionally unstable, and plagued by her conscience, which ultimately leads to her downfall.

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Lady Macbeth shows that ambition can make a person ruthless and manipulative. She is determined to see her husband become king, and she is willing to support murder and other atrocities to achieve tha…

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Banquo is a nobleman and general in the Scottish army. He is a close friend of Macbeth and is known for his honour, bravery, and intelligence.

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Banquo is initially sceptical of the witches' prophecy. Later, as Macbeth's behaviour changes, Banquo becomes suspicious of Macbeth and begins to see danger in his actions.