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They were based on characters in Scottish history who lived about 600 years before Shakespeare.
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The characters in Macbeth were largely fictional, though Macbeth himself is based on a real Scottish king who reigned in the 11th century. Lady Macbeth is thought to have been inspired by the historical figure Gruoch, who was the wife of Macbeth.
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What happens to the major characters in Macbeth?
researched the character of Macbeth
Out of all of Shakespeare's characters which ones were based on real people?
The historical tragedies- such as Macbeth and more to the point, Julius Caesar!
Who is the narrator in Macbeth?
There is no narrator in Macbeth. It is a play told by the numerous characters.
What human frailty do the characters of lady Macbeth and Macbeth show?
over ambition- greed
Which two characters are able to see the witches in Macbeth?
Banquo and Macbeth. And the other witches, of course.
Do lady Macbeth's and Macbeth's soliloquies add to the sense that the characters are moving toward disaster?
Probably
In Macbeth what was the characters role in the kings death?
Macbeth caused it, Lady Macbeth proposed it, the stewards were killed for it, and the king's sons took the blame for it.
What characters in Macbeth represent the occult?
The three witches.
Which characters open the play Macbeth by shakespeare?
The Witches.
What supernatural characters are in Macbeth?
There are a bunch of witches and a ghost.
Which characters displayed loyalty during the play Macbeth?
Seyton was loyal to Macbeth right to the very end.
Is Macbeth in the merchant of Venice?
No, actually Macbeth is in the play called "Macbeth." The Merchant of Venice is a different play, with entirely different characters, but both are in the category of Shakespearean plays.
