Fleance

• Who are the two characters discussed in the lesson?

  Banquo and Fleance
• Why is Banquo important to the play?

  He represents nobility and lineage themes
• How can Banquo be used in analyzing other themes?

  He connects to themes of revenge and justice
• What is Fleance's relationship to Banquo?

  Fleance is Banquo's son
• Why is Fleance considered a minor character?

  He appears infrequently in the play
• What significant action does Fleance take in the play?

  He escapes after Banquo's murder
• What does Banquo's fight against his murderers signify?

  His nobility and desire to protect Fleance
• What quote suggests Banquo wants revenge?

  “Thou mayst revenge”
• How does Banquo's character relate to the theme of lineage?

  He sacrifices himself for Fleance's future
• How does Banquo's fate parallel Macduff's subplot?

  Both involve themes of revenge and justice
• What historical source does Shakespeare use for Macbeth?

  Hollinshed's Chronicles
• What happens to Fleance in the historical context?

  He escapes and marries a Welsh princess
• How does the witches' prophecy relate to Banquo?

  It foretells his descendants will be kings
• Who is the main audience for Macbeth?

  King James I
• What message does the play convey about good and evil?

  Good will ultimately triumph over evil
• What does the play suggest about questioning authority?

  It warns against using evil for power
• What are the key themes associated with Banquo and Fleance?

  • Nobility and lineage
  • Revenge and justice
  • The triumph of good over evil
  • The importance of family honor
• How does Banquo's character contribute to the play's message?

  • Represents noble lineage
  • Highlights the consequences of ambition
  • Suggests cycles of revenge
  • Reinforces the idea of rightful kingship
• What is the significance of Fleance's escape?

  • Ensures the continuation of Banquo's line
  • Represents hope for the future
  • Connects to the witches' prophecy
  • Highlights the theme of survival