Macbeth · Character
Donalbain
Duncan's younger son who flees to Ireland after the murder.
minor
First appearance: macbeth
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In Scene II: Identified as sleeping in the second chamber, one of Duncan's sons. Later, in Scene III: Flees to Ireland, agreeing with…
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