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Macbeth is the title character and main protagonist in William Shakespeare's Macbeth, a tragedy based on the historical king of Scotland. He is a valiant general who becomes a tyrannical king after killing his predecessor, King Duncan, and is haunted by guilt and fear until he is defeated by Macduff.
Thane of Cawdor is a Scottish noble title that was given to Macbeth in Shakespeare's play. Learn about the history, origin and current holder of this title, as well as its connection to Macbeth and the Thanes of Cawdor.
Macduff is a heroic character in Shakespeare's Macbeth who flees to England to join Malcolm, the son of King Duncan, and kills Macbeth. He is based on a historical King Duff of Scotland, who was murdered by Macbeth's ancestors, and his descendants became the Earls of Fife.
Banquo is a semi-historical character in Shakespeare's play Macbeth, who is an ally of Macbeth until he is murdered by him. His ghost appears to Macbeth at a feast, causing him alarm and suspicion.
Macbeth is a play by William Shakespeare that depicts the rise and fall of a tyrannical king who murders his way to power after receiving a prophecy from three witches. The play explores the themes of ambition, guilt, and fate, and features some of Shakespeare's most famous characters and scenes.
Macbeth is an opera by Giuseppe Verdi based on Shakespeare's play, with two versions in Italian and French. Learn about the composition history, librettists, premieres, revisions, and musical features of this tragic work.
Lady Macduff is the wife of Macduff, the Thane of Fife, and the mother of a son who is killed by Macbeth's orders. She appears in Act IV Scene II, where she is murdered off-stage after a brief exchange with her son and a messenger.
Cawdor is a village and parish in the Highland council area, Scotland, near Inverness. It is known for Cawdor Castle, the seat of the Earl Cawdor and the inspiration for Shakespeare's Macbeth.