Essay On Ambition In Macbeth

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”?

Motivation is a key aspect required in order to be ambitious and both Macbeth and Mark had their own sort of motivation to lead them towards their goals and ambitions. In Macbeth’s case, his motivation revolved around his desire to be crowned and remain as the king of Scotland. The temptation started when the witches had a prophecy that he will be crowned Thane of Cawdor and be the king of Scotland. In order to be crowned the “Thane of Cawdor” Macbeth had to murder King Duncan and the other people in his way between the crown such as “Banquo, Lady Macduff, and Lady Macduff’s son”. Macbeth’s desire was driven by his wife Lady Macbeth. Lady Macbeth’s thirst for the crown changed her complete personality. She pressured and badgered Macbeth to commit into murdering King Duncan even though he was ambivalent at first. The temptation, vengeance, and peer pressure motivated Macbeth to become ambitious to obtain the Thane of Cawdor. On the other hand, Lady Macbeth is far more ambitious than Macbeth because she doesn’t hesitate or waver with her ambitions to become the Queen of Scotland. Whilst Macbeth needs to be tempted and forced to become, Lady Macbeth does not because she does not need any temptations to urge her on. An example of her determination towards her ambitions comes from the text when Lady Macbeth states “Glamis thou art, and Cawdor; and shalt be
What thou art promised." These words were said after reading Macbeth’s letter and this clearly shows the strength of her