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Banquo

maleFirst seen chapter 1Last seen chapter 4Deceased

Macbeth’s companion who also hears the witches’ prophecy concerning his descendants. Discusses the three Weird Sisters and expresses unease about the prophecies Banquo is assassinated by Macbeth's hired murderers; his son Fleance escapes the attack. Appears as a ghost in Macbeth’s banquet vision

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