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.   Menteith is pronounced “MEN-teeth”; Caithness is pronounced “KAYTH-ness.”

Fleance

Son to Banquo.   Pronounced “FLEE-unce.”

Siward

Earl of Northumberland, general of the English forces.   Pronounced “SOO-urd.”

Young Siward

His son

Seyton

An officer attending on Macbeth.   Pronounced “SEE-tun.”

Boy

Son to Macduff

An English Doctor

A Scotch Doctor

A Soldier

A Porter

Porters opened and closed doors for guests, carried heavy loads for their employers, and did other general work around the household.

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.

Lady Macbeth

Wife to Macbeth

Lady Macduff

Wife to Macduff

Gentlewoman attending on Lady Macbeth

Hecate

The chief goddess of spells and witchcraft. Pronounced “HEH-ket” in this play.

Three Witches

Apparitions

The less important and non-speaking parts were listed last.

Lords, Gentlemen, Officers, Soldiers, Murderers, Attendants, and Messengers