Examples Of Ambition In Macbeth

After reading and analyzing Macbeth, the literary motif of ambition is exceedingly apparent. The witches’ prophecies at the beginning of the play catalyze the overzealous ambition of Lady Macbeth and subsequently Macbeth. I believe it’s important to note that Macbeth’s ambition is subsequent per se because initially he is not interested in usurping the crown by regicide, in fact he is extremely hesitant and guilt ridden by the whole process. Nevertheless, Lady Macbeth’s vehement ambition spreads like an infectious disease and awakens an unyielding ambition rooted deeply in Macbeth’s actions.
Examples of the ambition motif are the aforementioned murder of the king by Macbeth, influenced by Lady Macbeth. After murdering Duncan, the once overzealous