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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. |
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− | '''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 | + | '''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. |
[[Category:Plays]] | [[Category:Plays]] |
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.