FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS
MACBETH
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Question
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Fleance can identify the murderers
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his escape deepens Macbeth’s insecurities because the witches has said Banquo’s children would rule.
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Fleance might try to revenge himself on Macbeth
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -What is the dramatic significance of Fleance escaping? Fleance’s escape is significant because Macbeth knows that his kingdom will end. As long as Fleance is alive, the witches’ prophecy that Banquo’s line will rule can still come true, and Macbeth will never truly be free, always waiting to lose the throne.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fleance’s escape creates an external conflict for Macbeth because Fleance is going to want revenge.
Detailed explanation-3: -The murderers attack Banquo and Fleance. Fleance manages to escape and Banquo shouts after him, ‘Thou mayst revenge!’ and Banquo is killed. The murderers decide to return to the castle and tell Macbeth.
Detailed explanation-4: -Banquo and his son Fleance arrive to attend the dinner at the palace. The assassins attack Banquo, intending to kill him and Fleance. They succeed at killing Banquo, but Fleance escapes after his father tells him to run.