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Donalbain

Duncan's younger son who flees to Ireland after the murder.

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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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Story tension across the book.

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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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