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| Some of the many Macbeths and Lady Macbeths in the last 100 years. |
Duncan
King of Scotland
Malcolm, Donalbain
His sons
Macbeth, Banquo
Generals of the king’s army
Macduff, Lennox, Ross, Menteith, Angus, Caithness
Noblemen of Scotland
Son to Banquo
Earl of Northumberland, general of the English forces
Young Siward
His son
An officer attending on Macbeth
Boy
Son to Macduff
An English Doctor
A Scotch Doctor
A Soldier
A Porter
An Old Man
Female parts were listed after all the speaking male parts, regardless of their importance in the play. Lady Macbeth, for instance, is a much more important character than many of the male roles. Note also that in Shakespeare’s day, all female roles were played by men and boys, in costume.
Lady Macbeth
Wife to Macbeth
Lady Macduff
Wife to Macduff
Gentlewoman attending on Lady Macbeth
The chief goddess of spells and witchcraft.
Three Witches
Apparitions
The less important and non-speaking parts were listed last.
Lords, Gentlemen, Officers, Soldiers, Murderers, Attendants, and Messengers