As Banquo and Fleance ride out, they're ambushed by the hitmen, and let's just say it doesn't end well for Banquo. But, in a crazy twist, Fleance manages to escape - which, spoiler alert, becomes a major problem for Macbeth later on. And, fun fact: the prophecy that Macbeth is trying to avoid is actually a major plot point in the rest of the play.
Now, you might be wondering, what's the deal with Macbeth's obsession with Banquo? Well, it all comes down to a prophecy made by the weird sisters earlier in the play, which basically says that Banquo's descendants will become kings. And, let's be real, Macbeth is not about to let that happen - he's like the ultimate king of Scotland, and he's not about to share the throne with anyone.
But, here's the thing: Macbeth's plan doesn't exactly go smoothly. I mean, Banquo might be dead, but his ghost is about to make a major appearance - and, trust me, it's not exactly a friendly visit. In fact, Banquo's ghost is more like the ultimate party crasher - it shows up at Macbeth's coronation feast, and let's just say it's a major mood killer.
