Ross is a Scottish nobleman in William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. He starts off as a loyal supporter of King Duncan but later sides with Macbeth after he becomes king. Ross provides updates on key events in the play and plays a minor yet important role in the overall plot.
Ross gives Macbeth the title of Thane of Cawdor.
Ross, he told them in England. Just before they go to war against Scotland and Macbeth
Macbeth has been appointed Thane of Cawdor.
Duncan gives him the title. Ross delivers the news to Macbeth.
The Thane of Cawdor
No, Macbeth and Banquo have different reactions to Ross' news. Macbeth is intrigued and disturbed by the news of becoming Thane of Cawdor, while Banquo remains skeptical and cautious about the witches' prophecies. Macbeth is more ambitious and willing to act upon the prophecy, while Banquo is more reserved and wary.
The information they bring (in Act 1 scene 3) is that Macbeth has been made Thane of Cawdor. What Macbeth does with this information is to pass it on to his wife.
"Gentlemen, rise. His highness is not well."
Ross informs Macduff that Macduff's family has been murdered on the orders of Macbeth.
Ross told Macbeth that he was now the thane of Cawdor just after the 3 witches made that prediction
When Ross Lennox and the other lords invite Macbeth to share their table, Macbeth becomes suspicious of their intentions and questions their loyalty. He starts to feel guilty and paranoid about the murder of King Duncan. Macbeth also sees Banquo's ghost during the banquet, which further intensifies his feelings of dread and isolation.
Ross informs Macduff that his wife, children, and household have been brutally murdered by Macbeth's orders. This tragic news serves as a turning point of motivation for Macduff to seek revenge against Macbeth.