A high-ranking Scottish nobleman.
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Thane Term Timeline in Lady Macbeth
The timeline below shows where the term Thane appears in Lady Macbeth. The colored dots and icons indicate which themes are associated with that appearance.
Chapter 9
That evening Gruadh, Bodhe, and their entourage stay at a nearby thane’s house. They have dinner and listen to a bard who describes the events of the...
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Chapter 17
Macbeth rides off to visit a thane for a few days, and Gruadh goes on a hunting trip with Finn and Angus....
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Chapter 20
On their journey Macbeth, Gruadh, and their party stay with many friendly thanes. Gruadh can see that “approval gather[s] for Macbeth like a wave.” Across the territory men...
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Chapter 27
Two days after arriving in Scone, mormaers, thanes, priests, and soldiers meet to elect a new king. Gruadh is not involved in the...
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