Protagonist. Leads a gang, helps kill Macdonwald's crew, and seizes the Cawdor Club. After a drug-induced vision with witches prophesying his rise, he plots with his wife to assassinate Duncan. He consolidates power by ordering Banquo's murder, becomes paranoid, seeks further prophecies, and ultimately dies in combat against Macduff after his wife's suicide.
Husband and wife who share a deep romantic and familial bond, initially united by ambition.
Fellow gang soldiers and close allies who fight side by side.
Macduff becomes Macbeth's primary antagonist and the instrument of his downfall.
Duncan's son and rightful heir who opposes Macbeth's usurpation and leads the rebellion.
A gang member who initially serves Macbeth but grows suspicious and turns against him.
A gang associate who loses faith in Macbeth and joins the resistance.
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