a. Duncan and/or Malcolm versus Macbeth as king IV.i.150-153: demonstrates Macbeth’s paranoia as king and how he’s letting power control him; shows how he’s a tyrant V.v.17-18: shows how power has taken away emotions; he shows no care for the death of his wife III.i.141-142: power corrupts Macbeth: he wants to kill his friend for suspecting him; he might have played “foully” IV.iii.76-84: Malcolm says he’ll be different as a king vs. Macbeth; IV.iii.91-99: Other things he would do different; what kind of ruler he would be V.iv.1-2: Malcolm says he hopes people will be safe inside their own homes while he is king V.viii.60-75: Malcolm says he’ll bestow the new title of earl upon those who were loyal to him I.iv.11-14: Duncan says he bases his trust on people’s faces (naïve) I.vi.11-14: He tells Macbeth that he appreciates his hospitality II.i.13-16: Banquo tells Macbeth that Duncan has come with gifts for his servants and a diamond for Lady Macbeth; this shows his generosity b. Macbeth versus Banquo in their reactions to the witches’ behaviors and prophecies I.iii.50-51 Banquo is asking Macbeth why he is afraid of the witches’ prophecies. This shows Macbeth is initially shocked. I.iii.50-61: Banquo tells the witches that Macbeth was afraid but he’s not afraid of them and he asks them to tell him about his future. I.iii.70-78: After getting over shock, Macbeth asks the witches for clarification about how he will be Thane of Cawdor if the thane is still alive. I.iii.83-85: Banquo doubts the witches I.iii.117-118: Macbeth has been named Thane of Cawdor and can see himself as king c. Macbeth versus Macduff in their attitudes to the other’s wife II.iii.84-87: Macduff is telling Lady Macbeth that the news of the king’s death is too much for her to bear; he is respectful and acts as a typical man of his time II.iii.119: Macduff is concerned that Lady Macbeth needs help IV.1.150-154: Macbeth is killing Lady Macduff and their children. Shows he has no concern for anyone else; he’s just doing it because he can. d. Lady Macbeth versus Lady Macduff in their attitudes about their abilities and independence I.vii.47-59: Lady Macbeth says she’s capable of smashing an infant’s head in. Lady Macduff is more of a typical maternal figure. II.i.10-13: Lady Macbeth says she couldn’t go through with killing Duncan; this shows that she’s weaker than she said. V.i.27: Lady Macbeth says that her hands will never be clean; she acknowledges all the deaths IV.ii.75-77: Lady Macduff is expecting her husband to take care of her and family; she’s not acting like Lady Macbeth who takes matters into her own hands.