# Lord — Macbeth character guide

> Lord in Macbeth by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Lord The son of Duncan

**First appearance:** 0000-macbeth

## Who they are

Scottish nobleman who speaks of Malcolm's exile.

## Relationships

### [Macbeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/characters/macbeth)

_rivalry_

The Lord is a Scottish nobleman who opposes Macbeth's tyranny and sides with Malcolm to overthrow him.

### [Malcolm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/characters/malcolm)

_friendship_

The Lord is a loyal ally to Malcolm, supporting his claim to the throne and aiding his rebellion against Macbeth.

### [Banquo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/characters/banquo)

_friendship_

Banquo and the Lord are fellow Scottish nobles who share a common loyalty to the rightful king.

### [Lady Macbeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/characters/lady_macbeth)

_rivalry_

Lady Macbeth is the queen of the usurper, while the Lord opposes her husband's rule, making them political enemies.

### [Macbeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/characters/macbeth)

_rivalry_

The Lord is a Scottish nobleman who opposes Macbeth's tyranny and sides with Malcolm to overthrow him.

### [Lady Macbeth](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/characters/lady_macbeth)

_rivalry_

Lady Macbeth is the queen of the usurper, while the Lord opposes her husband's rule, making them political enemies.

### [Malcolm](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/characters/malcolm)

_friendship_

The Lord is a loyal ally to Malcolm, supporting his claim to the throne and aiding his rebellion against Macbeth.

## In the story

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

Informs Lennox that Malcolm is in England and that Macduff has gone to seek aid from King Edward and Siward.

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