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''Macbeth'' is a [[tragedy]] written by [[William Shakespeare]]. This play is thought to have been written around 1606.
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''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==
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==Characters==
 
==Characters==
  
'''Macbeth:'''
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'''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:'''
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'''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:'''
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'''The Witches:''' Three Witches (as their name implies) who tell Macbeth that he will become King.  They also tell him of his fall.   
  
'''Banquo:'''
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'''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:'''
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'''King Duncan:''' The noble King of Scotland.  He lodges in Macbeth's castle and is murdered there. 
  
'''Malcolm:'''
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'''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:'''
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'''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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Revision as of 19:12, July 31, 2007

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

Characters

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

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

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: 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.