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    Macbeth Ambition Essay

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    Ambition Par Chanel Pfahl Présenté à Mme Bertrand EAE3U École secondaire publique Louis-Riel Le mercredi 6 janvier 2010 The determination to achieve and ambition are keys to a successful life. However‚ one of Shakespeare’s major themes in his play Macbeth is too much ambition ultimately brings ruin. When ambition goes unchecked‚ there is corruption of natural order. This theme of ambition can best be explained by analyzing the motives of Lady Macbeth‚ the witches‚ as well as Macbeth.

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    Ambition Ambition means an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction‚ as wealth or frame‚ and the willingness to strive for it. The theme in Macbeth is ambition and the pursuit of powers causes downfall. In Shakespeare’s tragedy‚ Macbeth‚ Lady Macbeth displays sinister actions and later starts confessing the things she did. Ambition is a big point in Macbeth‚ with the characters relationship to influence the direction where the play goes‚ such as cruelty and manliness‚ and the emotions

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    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”?

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    Macbeth Ambitions

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    Luca What is ambition? In the dictionary ambition is defined has “an earnest desire for some type of achievement or distinction‚ (ex) power‚ honor‚ fame‚ or wealth. The willingness to strive for its attainment”. From this definition I do not even believe that Macbeth really had any ambition of his own. I do not think his ambition was not Macbeth’s greatest weakness but more is gullibility and being able to be swayed into the directions of others. In the story of Macbeth of Macbeths miss fortune

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    Macbeths Ambition

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    Macbeth’s Ambition Political ambition undermines man’s loyalty. In the play‚ Macbeth decides to kill his king because of his ambition for position. At the beginning of the play‚ he portrays himself as a noble person. He fights in the battle against Norway and proves his loyalty; however‚ as soon as the witches prophesize that Macbeth “shall be king hereafter” (1.3.53)‚ he is not longer trustworthy. Ambition for power starts creeping into his head. After Macbeth’s

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    Ambition of Macbeth

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    Ambition “The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step on which I must fall down‚ or else o’erleap‚ For in my way it lies. Stars‚ hide your fires; Let not light see my black and deep desires. The eye wink at the hand; yet let that be Which the eye fears‚ when it is done‚ to see.” During Act 1 Scene 4‚ Macbeth describes his ambition as “black and deep desires.” He expresses the terrible desires that come across his mind. Macbeth is so caught up in his ambition‚ where he is willing to do anything that

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    English pd. 4 12/5/12 Macbeth: Close Reading Essay Ambition is a strong feeling of wanting to be successful in achieving a goal (Encarta Dictionary). An example of an ambition is in the play Macbeth‚ by William Shakespeare. The main character‚ Macbeth is described as “not without ambition‚” (Shakespeare‚ 1.5. 19) to become the king. Therefore‚ he has the drive‚ and he desires for the success of becoming the king. However‚ by achieving his goal and satisfying his ambition‚ the character’s soul and

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    Ambition in Macbeth

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    Ambition in Macbeth In Macbeth‚ a play set in Scotland‚ William Shakespeare wrote a tragedy of a man’s ambition. In the play‚ Macbeth is described as a man who has ambitions of becoming king. After the first part of the prophecy by the witches whom he has met returning from battle comes true‚ he begins to think the second part may also come true‚ “supernatural soliciting cannot be ill‚ cannot be good.” The witches have predicted that Macbeth would first become Thane of

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    Macbeth is a play where events are shaped by ambition and madness. Discuss. Of the many William Shakespeare’s famous playwright‚ Macbeth is one that challenges characters sanity with their ambition for power. Ambition is a theme that is early established in the play where the desire for power and status consumes Macbeth upon hearing the witches’ prophecy. Lady Macbeth‚ too‚ desires for power alongside her husband. However‚ her wrongdoing overcomes her with fear and guilt‚ which strips her away

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    Ambition can lead to committing great accomplishments as well as immoral acts. However‚ often times these acts change one’s desires and lead people in temptation and to their own corruption. This is evident in the play‚ The Tragedy Of Macbeth‚ written by William Shakespeare‚ where he explains how certain events can lead to consequences of ambition. A Scottish lord‚ Macbeth‚ who was once honored by his bravery had a drastic turn of events and is now gullible tyrant. This occurred after an encounter

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