Duncan is a minor speaking role in Macbeth with 70 lines across 3 scenes between Acts 1 and 1.
“What bloody man is that? He can report,” — Duncan, Act 1, Scene 2.
Every scene where Duncan speaks
| Act / Scene | Lines spoken | Share of scene |
|---|---|---|
| Act 1, Scene 2 | 15 | 19.7% |
| Act 1, Scene 4 | 37 | 56.9% |
| Act 1, Scene 6 | 18 | 48.6% |
Dialogue partners
Across 3 scenes, Duncan most frequently shares the stage with: Banquo (2 shared scenes), Malcolm (2 shared scenes), Sergeant (1 shared scene), Lady Macbeth (1 shared scene), Macbeth (1 shared scene).