Act+One+Scenes+1-4

The Witches
The witches are going to meet Macbeth upon the heath. They have imaginary "familiars" pets, similar to us having a pet. They call to them. They say that "fair is foul and foul is fair." (I, i, 12) Things that we see or read may not be how it really is or turns out to be. Alex & Meri

Duncan
Duncan is the King of Scotland, who hears the account of success in battle of his friend Macbeth and Banquo. Duncan orders the execution of the rebel thane of Cawdor and sends messengers to announce to Macbeth that he has been given Cawdor's king title. Duncan, his sons Malcolm and Donalbain and the nobleman Lennox meet with a bleeding captain who recounts the details of the battle. Duncan praises Macbeth's courage and encourages the captain to continue with his narration. He says that just when the turn of events seemed favorable for Scotland, the Norwegian lord began a fresh assault with more men and supplies. Macbeth and Banquo, undeterred from their mission, continued to fight with ardor. (l,ii,1-3) continued-(l,iii,73-76) - Kirby

The Captain
When the captain is asked about a battle he says it was doubtfull & refers to a man "worthy to be a rebel" (1.2.12) named Mcdonwald, and calls him a villain and talks about how he was killed by Macbeth. Then he says the army was attacked a second time by the Kind of Norway, then you find out from Duncan that Macbeth and Banquo are captains.The captain says that Macbeth and Banquo fought really hard when they were attacked again, but then stops and goes to treat his wounds. That's all for his lines. The captain seems like he's worked alongside Macbeth and Banquo and respects them. Macbeth is brave in battle from what the captain says, but ruthless. "till he faced the slaves; which he ne'er shook hands, nor bade farewell to him, Till he unseamed him from the nave to the chops, and fixed his head upon our battlements." (1.2.22-25) -Meri B

Ross and Angus
Angus isn't in scene 2, but Ross is a soldier and messenger who reported their victory against the Norwegians to the King. "and to conclude, the victory fell upon us" (1.2.65-66) He also told the King that the Thane of Cawdor was a traitor. "Assisted by that most disloyal traitor, the Thane of Cawdor" (1.2.61-62) -Jeff C.

The Witches
A witch announces she just killed some swine as the three witches appear as thunder strikes the earth. One girl complains because a woman wouldn't share her chesnuts with her. The three women have beards and as Macbeth enters, the witches inform him that he is soon to be announced as Thane of Glamis and as Thane of Cawdor. They say Macbeth will be king one day and that his friend, Banquo, will not be as fortunate, but his children will some day inherit the throne. And away they vanish. BEC

Ross and Angus
ross says the real world is a mirror to the real world. He is talking to the old man. He starts to question the strength of night and day. the old man says its unnatural. A falcon was caught by an owl... Ross says Duncan's tame horses are now wild, they broke out of the stall. He said its like they are at war with man-kind. The old man says the horses ate eachother. This is all very strange, but Ross is right, the natural world is a mirror with the real world. Ross talks with macduff, he said it was a shame. ross says its unnatural, everything. Macbeth might become king. Ross is going to scone. duncans body is in colmekill. farewll. - Brooke

Duncan
Duncan put a lot of trust in Cawdor and he betrayed Duncan. Duncan realizes his error in trusting Cawdor; "There's no way to read a man's mind by looking at his face. I trusted Cawdor completely."(Act 2 scene 4, line 12) Unfortunately he makes the same mistake with trusting Macbeth as he did with Cawdor. He trusted Macbeth to protect him and be loyal to him by not letting harm come to him.This was a mistake because Macbeth betrayed him also by killing him to become king. -Shannon

Malcolm
Is expected to succeed his father, Duncan as King. He placs to meet with Macbeth at Inverness. " Our eldest, Malcolm, whom we name hereafter The Prince of Cumberland; which honor must Not accompanied invest him only, but signs of nobleness, like stars. shall shine on all deservers." (I, iv, 44-48) hannah

Macbeth
Duncan thanks Macbeth and tells him that he has done too much for him. But Macbeth says that, that is his job and he is there to serve Duncan, the state children, and his servants. He also states that he is there to protect Duncan and that is what is needed. He is not happy unless he is working for Duncan. "The rest is labor which is not used for you: I'll be myself the harbinger and make joyful." (1,iv,45&46) Colette MCKawesome

In scene four, Macbeth is talking to Duncan, and feels as if he owes him. "The service and the loyalty I owe..."(I,iv,25) Duncan is pleased with Macbeths success and feels as if he needs to reward him. After Duncan thanks Macbeth and Banquo, Macbeth excuses himself from the conversation. Macbeth hears his wife. " The hearing of my wife with your approach." (I,iv,53) Justin (not Dust Jacket)