FLEANCE

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

• Banquo’s son, who survives Macbeth’s attempt to murder him.

D:What does the character do ?

• Fleance left his father out to die in the cold when the murders came for them

Quote

• " The son is fled" [3:3]
• This quotations shows that Fleance is a careless person who doesn't care about his father death because Fleance did not even try to fight back for his father he just left him there to die.

A:What does his appearance tell us ?

• Fleance would have to wear short fur-lined coat. The garment open either at the front of right shoulder. Punic had either long or short sleeves. A belt was worn with a buckle. Trousers were angle length, and also leggings with a little bit of jewels. Shoes were made out of leather and secured with straps

R: What is hs reputation?

• In Act 3, scene 4 the murderer has come to Macbeth during his party to update him on their mission. After hearing Fleance has escaped, to the murderer he says " Get thee gone. Tomorrow we'll hear ourselves again". This quote shows how willing Macbeth wants Fleance dead. Also we get a hint that Fleance is a threat to Macbeth because Macbeth in the story only kills those who get in between him and his reign as king.