Macbeth's Ambition

Ambition is the trail to treachery. In the interchange between Macbeth and his lady, in William Shakespeare’s Macbeth (Act 2. 2. 1-95), their combined aspiration of becoming the uppermost royalty leads to a disloyal scheme, regarding Duncan’s death. Promoting her sinful ideas, she continues to tease the hopeful future, employing Macbeth’s interest in the plot through her cajoling and manipulation. Without these ambitions, an unlawful ruse of such extremities could never be entirely motivated. Throughout the making of this story, Macbeth’s ambitions continue to control his actions, and will eventually lead to his demise. After initially refraining from taking action on his wicked urges, he eventually caves in on his own restraint. This downward