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Lady Macbeth dying
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Macbeth and Lady Macbeth
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Macbeth
Macbeth is a Scottish general in the king's army.
At the beginning of the play, he has gained
recognition for himself through his defeat of the
king of Norway. Shortly after the battle, Macbeth
and another of the king's general's, Banquo,
encounter three witches, who greet Macbeth as
thane of Glamis, thane of Cawdor, and future
king. Macbeth, unaware that King Duncan has given
him the title thane of Cawdor, appears to be
suprised by the witches claims.
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Banquo
Lady Macbeth
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Banquo is a Scottish general in the king's army
and Macbeth's friend. With Macbeth, Banquo helps
Duncan's forces claim victory over the king of
Norway and the thane of Cawdor. Following the
battle, Banquo and Macbeth encounter the witches,
who make several claims about Macbeth. They then
speak to Banquo about his own future, saying that
Banquo's children will be kings. Unlike Macbeth,
who appears to be happy by the weird sisters,
Banquo has doubts about the witches and their
claims.
Banquo
Lady Macbeth
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Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth is Macbeth's wife. Lady Macbeth
promises to provide Macbeth with the courage he
needs to make the claims from the witches come
true, fearing that he is too soft to take the
direct route to the throne.
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