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''Macbeth'' is a [[tragedy]] written by [[William Shakespeare]]. This play is thought to have been written around 1606.

''Macbeth'' is a [[tragedy]] written by [[William Shakespeare]], set in Scotland. Although a tragedy the main character becomes a usurper, who at the end of the play is deposed.  This play is thought to have been written around 1606.

==Synopsis==

==Synopsis==

==Characters==

==Characters==

'''Macbeth:'''

'''Macbeth:''' A General in King Duncan's army.  He is convinced by his wife to murder the King of Scotland.  He in effect becomes King, however it is a hollow victory.  He soon loses any friends (who he didn't murder) and a rebellion comes against him.  He dies a death at the hands of Macduff. 

'''Lady Macbeth:'''

'''Lady Macbeth:''' The ambitious wife of Macbeth.  It is she who convinces Macbeth to murder King Duncan.  She however grows guilty and insane.  She dies of guilt. 

'''The Weird Sisters:'''

'''The Witches:''' Three Witches (as their name implies) who tell Macbeth that he will become King.  They also tell him of his fall.   

'''Banquo:'''

'''Banquo:''' A general in the Army like Macbeth.  He is noble and is murdered by Macbeth.  He appears several times after as a ghost.   

'''King Duncan:'''

'''King Duncan:''' The noble King of Scotland.  He lodges in Macbeth's castle and is murdered there. 

'''Malcolm:'''

'''Malcolm:''' The son of King Duncan.  When his father dies, he flees to England for refuge.  He returns later on with an army that defeats Macbeth's forces. 

'''Macduff:'''

'''Macduff:''' A Lord loyal to Malcom.  His family is slaughtered, while he is away and he falls into sorrow.  He goes to Macbeth and kills him declaring Malcolm King. 

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