| A | B |
|---|
| Dunsinane | The castle of the King of Scotland |
| Thane | A Scottish "Lord" or "Earl" |
| Macbeth | King of Scotland for most of the play |
| Lady Macbeth | She sees invisible blood |
| Macduff | He is "not of woman born" |
| Lady Macduff | She and her children are murdered |
| Malcolm | Son of Duncan; king at the end of the play |
| Donalbain | Second son of Duncan |
| Banquo | An unwanted guest at Macbeth's banquet |
| Fleance | Banquo's son; King James' ancestor |
| Seyton | Unfortunately named official of Macbeth's |
| Duncan | King at the beginning of the play |
| Cawdor | Title given to Macbeth by Duncan |
| Fife | Macduff's title and castle |
| Doctor | Could not treat Lady Macbeth's illness |
| Birnam | the forest that "comes to life" |
| Edward | the English king who helps Malcolm and Macduff |
| Siward | The English general who fights for Malcolm |
| Ireland | the place where Donalbain escapes |
| The Three Witches | Scary, prophetic ones who cause all the trouble |
