# Fleance — Macbeth character guide

> Fleance in Macbeth by William Shakespeare.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** good Fleance, Fly good Fleance

**First appearance:** 0000-macbeth

## Who they are

Banquo's son who escapes the murderers.

## In the story

### [Scene I](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/chapters/act-ii-scene-i)

Accompanies his father Banquo, carrying a torch.

### [Scene II](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-ii)

Fleance is noted as living alongside Banquo, and Macbeth's plan includes his death.

### [Scene III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/macbeth_se/chapters/act-iii-scene-iii)

Escapes the assassination attempt, carrying the torch and fleeing as his father commands.

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