Names & Titles
The main character of the play.
Who is Macbeth?
The main character's wife.
Who is Lady Macbeth?
This is the major decision Macbeth contemplates performing in Act I.
What is killing the King?
At the opening of the play, this is the King of Scotland.
Who is Duncan?
Macbeth's brave and noble best friend. This individual is with Macbeth when the witches deliver their prophecy.
Who is Banquo?
When the witches meet Macbeth, they tell him that he will assume these TWO (2) titles in the future.
What is Thane of Cawdor & King?
This is the 5-letter word that refers to a Scottish nobleman in the play.
What is a thane?
At the beginning of the play, this is Macbeth's title.
What is Thane of Glamis?
In addition to saying that he will be both lesser and greater, not so happy yet much happier than Macbeth, this is what the witches tell Banquo.
What is "his sons will become king, but not himself"?
This is Duncan's son--and the individual named as Prince of Cumberland (i.e. the next King of Scotland).
Who is Malcolm?
At the beginning of the play, this is the Thane of Cawdor, who is also a traitor to the Scottish crown.
Who is Macdonald?
This is the individual most responsible for the decision to assassinate the King.
Who is Lady Macbeth?
This is the name of Macbeth's castle in Scotland.
What is Inverness?
These are the two nobleman who announce to Macbeth his new title in Act I, Scene 3.
Who are Ross and Angus?
After stabbing the King, the assassination plans to pin the blame on these individuals.
Who are the king's attendants/servants?