| A | B |
| Macbeth | led to wicked thoughts by witches |
| Lady Macbeth | extremely ambitious in lust for power |
| witches | plot mishchief against Macbeth |
| Banquo | brave and noble general |
| King Duncan | model of a virtuous, benevolent ruler |
| Macduff | comes to oppose Macbeth, supports Malcolm |
| Malcolm and Donalbain | sons of Duncan, flee Scotland |
| Hecate | goddess of witchcraft |
| Fleance | Banquo's son |
| Lennox and Ross | Scottish noblemen |
| Chandler and Ross | Hollywood noblemen |
| Porter | drunken doorman at Macbeth's castle |
| Malcolm | weak, uncertain before attaining leadership role |