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Macbeth · Character

Fleance

Banquo's son who escapes the murderers.

minor

Also known as good Fleance, Fly good Fleance

First appearance: macbeth

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In Scene I: Accompanies his father Banquo, carrying a torch. Later, in Scene II: Fleance is noted as living alongside Banquo, and…

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Character Web

13 connections

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MAMacbethMAMalcolmKDKing DuncanLOLordLMLady MacduffFLFleance

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Supernatural and Royal Influences
  • Protagonist

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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