Explore The Theme Of Ambition In Macbeth

One theme depicted in “Macbeth” is ambition. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth develop their ambition after hearing the witches’ prophecies. The witches say Macbeth will rise in power and become King. The witches’ prophecies become true when Macbeth becomes Thane of Cawdor. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth become determined to obtain power. They allow their ambition to overcome them. Lady Macbeth comes up with a plan to kill Duncan. Macbeth becomes hesitant as he feels the murder will lead to his destruction. Although he is hesitant and doubtful his ambition forces him to commit the murder. When Macbeth becomes king he allows his ambition to murder others. He is willing to kill anyone who will threaten his position. The witches’ prophecy said Banquo’s descendants