Duncan, king of Scotland: The father of Malcolm and Donalbain.
**Malcolm:**The eldest son of King Duncan and brother of Donalbain.
Donalbain: The younger son of King Duncan and brother of Malcolm.
Macbeth: The husband of Lady Macbeth, a general in the army.
Banquo: The father of Fleance and a general in the army.
Macduff: A Scottish nobleman.
**Lennox:**A Scottish nobleman
Ross: A Scottish nobleman.
Menteith: A Scottish nobleman.
**Angus:**A Scottish nobleman.
Caithness: A Scottish nobleman.
Fleance: Son of Banquo.
Siwald, earl of Northumberland: General of the English forces.
Young Siwald: The son of Siwald.
**Seyton:**An officer attending on Macbeth.
Lady Macbeth: The wife of Macbeth.
**Lady Macduff:**The wife of Macduff.
Three Witches: The Weïrd Sisters.
