Having a beginning

As one of the most known works of Shakespeare, Machbeth is the shortest tragedy which was written sometime between 1603 and 1607. Although it was written in the 17th century, we still read it, we still try to decode it. Actually things have not changed a lot since before. If we can say that this piece of art is timeless, then it will be also possible to say that Shakespeare has found our common points as human beings. Today if this play is still current then Shakespeare has right! Nothing has changed since that time!

However, we still need some informations to understand the play, while comparing things before then and today. As a beginning it will be nice to meet with characters...

  • Duncan– King of Scotland
  • Macbeth – A general in the army of King Duncan, originally Thane of Glamis, then Thane of Cawdor and later King of Scotland
  • Lady Macbeth – Macbeth's wife, and later Queen of Scotland
  • Banquo – Macbeth's friend and a general in the army of King Duncan
  • Macduff – The Thane of Fife
  • Ross, Lennox, Angus, Menteith, Caithness – Scottish Thanes
  • Siward – Earl of Northumberland, General of the English forces
    • Young Siward – Siward's son
  • Seyton – Macbeth's servant and attendant
  • Hecate – Goddess of Witchcraft
  • Three Witches – make the prediction of Macbeth becoming a King and Banquo's descendants being kings.
  • Three Murderers
  • Porter (or Messenger) – Gatekeeper at Macbeth's home
  • Scottish Doctor – Lady Macbeth's doctor
  • The Gentlewoman – Lady Macbeth's caretaker
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