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    In the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ Macbeth presented a very ambitious but evil character. Macbeth went after what he wanted even if it meant hurting others. He made many bad choices just to protect himself. Not only did Macbeth care about King but also Lady Macbeth was ambition to become Queen. The evil three witches told Macbeth that he should beware of Macduff. The witches filled Macbeth head up with the thought that Macduff would try to become King. Macbeth wanted to learn more about

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    Ambition brings the strong desire to obtain something or achieve a goal. The outcome of deciding to kill King Duncan‚ gaining the drive to commit a crime‚ and not following Banquo advice was fueled by ambition. Macbeth was driven by his ambition for power that concluded in a very negative outcome. In act one‚ Macbeth had gathered thoughts about killing King Duncan when he learns about the prophecy that will be king. Macbeth’s greed overwhelmed him‚ from acquiring this new knowledge his ambition

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    The Tragedy of Macbeth‚ which took place in Scotland‚ the author‚ William Shakespeare‚ wrote about Macbeth. He was a cold blooded killer who was pushed to his limits‚ while feeding his desire to be the King of Scotland. The essential theme of this play is ambition‚ as it is shown through the actions and dialogue of the characters. To start off‚ the characters‚ Macbeth and Malcolm are two men who portray ambition and determination throughout the entire play. For example‚ Macbeth showed drive‚ and

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    Ambition Gone Wrong Britney Spears is known as one of the most iconic celebrities of all time. She had the ambition to do whatever it took to get to where she wanted to be. In May of 2005‚ Spears and Federline were the dynamic duo who started their own five-episode reality TV show called‚ Britney and Kevin: Chaotic. The show caused them to get more attention in the real world and soon became known for the criticism towards Britney. A little after that they had two kids and then surprisingly their

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    Deterioration of Macbeth Ambition is the driving force that gives humans the desire to achieve a certain goal. Ambition is the motivation that keeps us going and a revered trait by many. However‚ it is also a psychological drug. Like many drugs‚ ambition also has a dark‚ addictive side: what used to be determination turns into obsession. Once hooked‚ one will stop at nothing to get what he wants‚ regardless of the cost. The dangers of ambition can be seen in the Shakespearean tragedy Macbeth‚ where Shakespeare

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    problems. Some people do succeed; however‚ many do fail in the hardships of ambition. In the story of MacbethMacbeth receives a prophecy from three witches‚ but instead of naturally letting the prophecy happen‚ Macbeth does whatever he can to make sure the prophecy occurs. The obsession of the prophecy leads Macbeth to do harsh acts to many. Macbeth will do anything‚ including killing of others‚ to get the prophecy to happen. Macbeth sees a bloody dagger leading to Duncan’s room. He takes this as a sign

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    ESSAY PLAN Intro Body Ambition * General overview of Ambition throughout the play * Macbeth – effects of ambition * Reversal of Values caused by ambition – Loyalist to Tyrant * From the beginning to the end * “For Brave Macbeth- who deserves that name” – Act I‚ Scene 2 * “Black Macbeth” (Act IV‚ Scene 3) – symbolism – black‚ being evil * “Dead butcher” (Act V‚ Scene 9) - Metaphor of the butcher‚ Macbeth killing so many people‚ brutally

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    At the beginning of the play‚ during Act 1‚ Macbeth is a kind and honorable man‚ who truthfully did not have the adequate ambitions to become king. As a character‚ Macbeth is very noble and has the status of the Thane of Glamis‚ to which originally‚ he is satisfied with this title alone‚ until he has the encounter with three witches‚ and learns of a prophecy where he becomes king. Once told of this‚ the theme that pride‚ greed‚ and ambition can overpower morality and human nature emerges‚ and this

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    Macbeth’s ambition is portrayed apparently by his decision to kill Banquo. Lady Macbeth has brought that ambition to Macbeth strongly before in Act 2. In Act 2‚ Lady Macbeth shows her control over every decision Macbeth makes. However‚ in Act 3‚ the audience can see the change in action between Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. Macbeth seems to be more actively gives every decision in his scheme to make his ambition come true‚ and Lady Macbeth does not control Macbeth’s decision anymore. When Macbeth refers

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    The Bard of Avon saturates the pages of the tragedy Macbeth with ugly feelings of ambition - unprincipled ambition which is ready to kill for itself. Let’s thoroughly search out the major instances of ambitious behavior by the husband-wife team. Samuel Johnson in The Plays of Shakespeare explains the place of ambition in this tragedy: The danger of ambition is well described; and I know not whether it may not be said in defence of some parts which now seem improbable‚ that‚ in

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