Theme Of Greed And Ambition In Macbeth

There is a thin line between greed and ambition in the tragedy play, Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare. Many people, who seek success, crave power, recognition, and money. Macbeth’s greed comes mainly from his ambition to obtain power. He went from an honorable conqueror to an infamous traitor. Several people, such as Macduff’s family, Banquo, and King Duncan, were killed along the way of Macbeth’s lust for complete and utter control.
“All hail, Macbeth! Hail to thee, Thane of Glamis!”, said the First Witch
“All hail, Macbeth, hail to thee, thane of Cawdor!”, said the Second Witch
“All hail, Macbeth, thou shalt be king