What is fleance?

Fleance is a character in William Shakespeare's play Macbeth. He is the son of Banquo, a Scottish nobleman and friend of Macbeth. In the play, Fleance is a minor character who flees after his father is murdered by Macbeth's henchmen. According to the play, it is believed that Fleance eventually becomes the ancestor of the Stewart kings of Scotland. However, historical records do not confirm this connection. Overall, Fleance's character serves as a symbol of the potential threat to Macbeth's reign and his lineage.