In “The White Devil” by Webster and “Paradise Lost Boox IX” by Milton there are a handful of characters that are driven by ambition. These characters often make foolish decisions to achieve their goals, often with consequences. Both Webster and Milton present ambition as a positive motivation but show that being over ambitious for personal gain has detrimental effects.…
The Bard of Avon saturates the pages of the tragedy Macbeth with ugly feelings of ambition - unprincipled ambition which is ready to kill for itself. Let's thoroughly search out the major instances of ambitious behavior by the husband-wife team.…
In Act 3, Macbeth’s ambition is portrayed apparently by his decision to kill Banquo. Lady Macbeth has brought that ambition to Macbeth strongly before in Act 2. In Act 2, Lady Macbeth shows her control over every decision Macbeth makes. However, in Act 3, the audience can see the change in action between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Macbeth seems to be more actively gives every decision in his scheme to make his ambition come true, and Lady Macbeth does not control Macbeth’s decision anymore.…
* “Dead butcher” (Act V, Scene 9) - Metaphor of the butcher, Macbeth killing so many people, brutally…
"And I guess a man's importance in the world can be measured by the quality and number of his glories. It is a lonely thing but it relates us to the world. It is the mother of all creativeness, and it sets each man separate from all other men." (130)…
Though ambition is highly sought after, it has a dark side. The ambitious sometimes do things that are misguided and uncaring in order to move up in life. Ambition can be a bad thing because it can lead to greed and cause chaos in the search for power.…
Many people have hopes and goals that they would like to accomplish. They may desire powerful positions or jobs, while others may desire prosperity and riches. This is known as ambition, the spell binding force that leads people towards success. However, ambition may result in harmful acts to get their satisfaction. In William Shakespeare’s tragic play, Macbeth, the protagonist, Macbeth, is described as a very loyal and noble soldier. As the play progresses, Macbeth’s character dramatically changes because of several different factors. These factors influence Macbeth greatly and cause him to make numerous bad decisions. The influence of the witches’ prophecies, the influence of Lady Macbeth, and Macbeth’s blind ambitions are the most important factors that lead to Macbeth’s tragic deterioration.…
Ambition is what drives you to do what you need to do to get something done.…
Only a scare amount of people are destined to be the President of the United States, to be astronauts, to be nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize, or to find a cure for a terminal disease. All of us are capable of significant accomplishments and achievements throughout each of our lives. As Mother Teresa or St. Teresa of Calcutta states this quote, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love,” it signifies extreme importance through society in which people accomplish things rather large or small; love is always present during the accomplishments not matter the size of the achievement. Not everyone is exposed, or afforded, the opportunity to do great things; whether fame, money, or motivation tend to get in the…
A knight’s moral code, that is taken by heart, is to always protect and serve. The Tragedy of Macbeth by Shakespeare is a tragedy about how a knight is stuck in between loyalty and ambition. Three witches tell Macbeth he would become Thane of Cawdor and later king. Once Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth pressured by his wife, begins to see his future as king, but realizes he has obstacles in the way. Pressured by Lady Macbeth, the three witches, and his ambition for the throne, Macbeth commits murder under trust and treason.…
Britney Spears is known as one of the most iconic celebrities of all time. She had the ambition to do whatever it took to get to where she wanted to be. In May of 2005, Spears and Federline were the dynamic duo who started their own five-episode reality TV show called, Britney and Kevin: Chaotic. The show caused them to get more attention in the real world and soon became known for the criticism towards Britney. A little after that they had two kids and then surprisingly their relationship became toxic. Their TV show got cancelled and they got a divorce and both took some of the “reality money” and a little while after that, Britney let her ambition get to her and was soon in custody because of a breakdown towards her…
Everyone wants to be on top in life. Many people want respect, many want fame, more want fortune. People have this great ambition for several changes both good and bad. Many people let their ambition overtake them. They become selfish, greedy, cold and obsessed with power. Some will do whatever it takes to get to the top, no matter what the situation might be. Ruthless ambition is doing anything to get ahead, even if your hurting people. In William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, Macbeth has a desire that has corrupted him. Also, In William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Macbeth, lady Macbeth's is more ruthless than her spouse and her ruthlessness is what fueled Duncan's murder. In my opinion Scott Walker is a prime example of someone who…
Ambition can be described as a dangerous quality but also a desirable one because it sets our goals and helps lead us to where we want to be. Macbeth and Mark Zuckerberg are both ambitious in their own ways to achieve their goals. They both have the right mindset, motivation and lack the negativity to not do so. Both Macbeth and Mark went through a lot to reach their goals and they were both ambitious in doing so, but the real question that comes to mind is “what is the true cost of ambition”?…
Often times, people set goals for themselves to accomplish. These goals create great desire and ambition which fuels all action. However, when the ambition in question becomes uncontrollable, the outcome can be negative. The excessive and uncontrollable ambition of Macbeth, the brave warrior in William Shakespeare’s play Macbeth, leads to his downfall. This uncontrollable desire for power leads Macbeth to lose his morality, identity and his friends and family. With little care for the journey, Macbeth neglected all consequences which leads him to his death.…
Thomas Zimmerman Mrs. Simpson English 10H P.3 9 February, 2018 Following Ambition’s Path Ambition. When used by most humans, it can lead to dynamic or destructive outcomes, yet nobody really knows where it comes from. This brings up two very important questions: ¨Where does ambition come from, and what is its purpose?¨ In modern day life, these questions can be answered effortlessly.…