Macbeth: Act 2

This act opens with Banquo and Fleance making their way to bed in Macbeth's castle. Macbeth comes out from the darkness, and speaks to Banquo. Banquo tells Macbeth that he recently had a dream about the witches and what they said. He tells them that one of Macbeth's prophecies has somewhat come true. Macbeth shows  no interest in the topic, and the two agree to discuss the witches at a later time. However, Fleance's presence is a reminder to the audience that, though Macbeth might be king, it will not be a position he keeps if the witches' prophecies are to be believed.