Macbeth · Character
Lord
Scottish nobleman who speaks of Malcolm's exile.
minor
Also known as Lord The son of Duncan
First appearance: macbeth
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With Macbeth (rivalry): The Lord is a Scottish nobleman who opposes Macbeth's tyranny and sides with Malcolm to overthrow him. With Malcolm (friendship): The Lord is a loyal ally to Malcolm, supporting his claim to the…
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Friendship
- Other
Character groups
- Supernatural and Royal Influences
- Protagonist
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- Macbeth
rivalry · negative
- Malcolm
friendship · positive
- Banquo
friendship · positive
- Lady Macbeth
rivalry · negative
- Macbeth
rivalry · negative
- Lady Macbeth
rivalry · negative
- Malcolm
friendship · positive
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