Examples Of Ambition In Macbeth

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Macbeth has always wanted to succeed and be well-off, but his ambition increases after the murder of Duncan. His desire to gain power grows. He will do whatever it takes to stay at the top of power. Macbeth wants to succeed since day one; and through his mischievous ways, he becomes able to manipulate his way to the top. At the beginning, when the witches enter his life, he is awestruck and is eager to listen to them. He states, “stay, you imperfect speakers. Tell me more./ By sinel’s death I know I am Thane of Glamis”(1.3.73-74). He believes these witches are gods, and they will lead him on the right path to the peak of his career. The witches soon vanish, however, much to the chagrin of Macbeth and Banquo. The two men had wanted the witches …show more content…

Thanks/for your pains”(1.3.126-127). Macbeth’s ambitions continue to grows exponentially, as he takes it upon himself to calm and please others. These ambitions do not decrease after the murder of King Duncan. This overall transition from good to bad occurs so quickly in Macbeth, that it catches the readers off guard. Macbeth appears bipolar as he quickly turns on his friends and family in his drive to succeed. He even convinces two innocent men, to be the murderers of his next victim, his friend, Banquo. Macbeth persuades the two murderers with so called truths, which are actually lies. He utters, “know Banquo was your enemy”(3.1.130). The fact that Macbeth plans one of his closest friend’s death, illustrates how his malicious behavior has grown. His transformation into this mental instability, leads his wife, Lady Macbeth, to try to stand up and make excuses for her husband's bad behavior. At some point, though, his actions go too far for her excuses. Macbeth adds, “here had we now our country’s honor roofed,/Were the graced person of our Banquo present/Who may I rather challenge for unkindness/Than pity for

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