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    In today’s society‚ different themes such as ambition‚ good vs. evil‚ and believing in superstitions are still prevalent. Similar to Macbeth‚ many people will go great lengths in order to achieve their goals in life. Some are consumed with ambition to the point where it doesn’t matter what the consequences are for their actions as long as they are satisfied. An example of this is seen when our economy fell into a deep recession as a result of ambitious business people. Good vs. evil is oftentimes

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    Ambition a passion that never fails you and will never let you fail it‚ and this is why it will ultimately cause the downfall of the individual. In the novel Frankenstein and in the Play Macbeth‚ ambition is the main theme in these two pieces. Both Victor and Macbeth had great dreams of accomplishing certain things that defy a higher order. Ambition drove both of them to strive for what they want and never give up on their dreams. Ambition without doubt help or even single handling brought Macbeth

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    My Ambition in Life

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    MY AMBITION IN LIFE Points: Introduction - My ambition in life - My resolve to become a doctor - What I shall do as a doctor. Different people have different ambitions. Some want to be rich. Some wish to become leaders of the country to gain honor. Some desire to be great scientists. There an others who are mainly led by a spirit of adventure. The latest craze among young boys and girls is to go to foreign countries. Their aim in life is to earn a lot of money within a short period. I am a human

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    Human ambition is often a double-edged sword‚ on which many people fall. Without drive‚ humanity would be lost in the dark ages‚ doomed to stagnate. However when ambition is left unchecked‚ humans pay a grave price. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth‚ the tragic characters often have ambition to thank for their fatal or perilous ends. Ambition cannot exist in a pure form‚ free from consequence because there will always be a dark path to take that might seem to be justified by the ends. The natural

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    The corrupting of power for untamed ambition By Ruben Manopla In the plotline of Macbeth‚ we find that the main theme can be expressed as wretched destruction through the selfish ambitions of others that seem to have no moral constraints. These ideas are most evident and powerful in the book’s two main characters – Macbeth‚ a Scottish general who is not naturally inclined to commit violent deeds‚ while deep down‚ has a strong desire to advance in status and power. As a result of his lingering

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    Macbeth’s ambition remarkably transformed throughout the play. In the begging‚ Macbeth is ambitious in a way that is non-violent; therefore‚ his ambition was for a greater good‚ and not for his own success. Although Duncan is a superior king‚ after Macbeth encounters with the 3 witches he becomes tempted to kill Duncan because of greed‚ insecurity and hopelessness. Macbeth is almost convinced by his wife to kill Duncan‚ “I have no spur/ To prick the sides of my intent‚ but only/ Vaulting ambition‚ which

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    and serve. The Tragedy of Macbeth by Shakespeare is a tragedy about how a knight is stuck in between loyalty and ambition. Three witches tell Macbeth he would become Thane of Cawdor and later king. Once Thane of Cawdor‚ Macbeth pressured by his wife‚ begins to see his future as king‚ but realizes he has obstacles in the way. Pressured by Lady Macbeth‚ the three witches‚ and his ambition for the throne‚ Macbeth commits murder under trust and treason. To begin with‚ murder under trust is the killing

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    4AB 28 October 2014 Power and ambition in The Tragedy of Macbeth Over ambition is a common tragic flaw in Shakespearean writing; it often leads to a character’s downfall. The tragedy of Macbeth by William Shakespeare is a perfect example of the tragic flaw of over ambition and the desire for power. The three points that show this theme are Lady Macbeth and the 3 witches’ power over Macbeth‚ the murder of King Duncan‚ and lastly the murder of Banquo. Power and ambition are two major themes in Macbeth

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    Ambition in Life 1

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    Ambition in life All of us have some ambition or the other in life. Such a man has naturally a purpose in life and is always enthusiastic and makes sustained efforts to realise his ambition. He strives hard till he attains what he wishes. Nothing can deter him from the path he treads. But Ambition should be within one’s reach. There is no fun for crying for the moon. My ambition is to be a great painter. My teachers have always appreciated my paintings and encouraged me to paint. I have painted

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    love like no other. In the opening of the play‚ Macbeth is introduced as a powerful‚ trusted warrior for King Duncan of Scotland. However‚ his wife‚ Lady Macbeth‚ is powered by greed and her ambition for power. Ambition‚ a strong desire to achieve one’s goals‚ is often a good aspect. However‚ Lady Macbeth’s ambition to become the Queen caused her to guilt Macbeth into committing many distasteful acts by questioning his masculinity and using the power of love. Ultimately‚ Lady Macbeth is able to transform

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