# Donalbain — Macbeth character guide

> Donalbain in Macbeth by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-macbeth

## Who they are

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

## In the story

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-ii)

Identified as sleeping in the second chamber, one of Duncan's sons.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-iii)

Flees to Ireland, agreeing with Malcolm that their safety lies in separation.

### [Scene IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-iv)

Donalbain is mentioned as having fled with Malcolm, casting suspicion on both brothers.

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