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Macbeth

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Lady Macbeth

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The Witches

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Macduff

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Lady Macduff

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Duncan

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Malcolm

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Banquo

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Ross

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Messengers, Servants and Soldiers

graphic of the relationships between characters in Macbeth. Macbeth is married to Lady Macbeth, kills Duncan, and arranges the murders of Lady Macduff and Banquo. Lady Macbeth is married to Macbeth. Macduff is married to Lady Macduff, and is an ally of Malcolm. Lady Macduff is married to Macduff. The witches reveal the future to Macbeth and Banquo. Duncan is the King of Scotland and the father of Malcolm. Malcolm is the son of Duncan and is later King of Scotland. Ross is an ally of Malcolm. Banquo is a friend of Macbeth, and father of Fleance. There are also Messengers, Servants in Macbeth's Castle, and Soldiers in the armies.