finish in the matter of seconds. Everyone with ambition can live the American dream. People originate from third world countries to generate business in America. Many can live in poverty their whole life‚ but turn their lives around and become wealthy. Pursuing after his American Dream force Jay Gatsby in “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald to go against his morals just to prosper. Gatsby ends up morally corrupted and dead as he pursuits his dreams of becoming wealthy and winning Daisy over Tom
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It is no longer news that Nigeria is in devastation. Regardless of how diplomatic and cautious any scholar will try to be in his commenting‚ the truth and undeniable fact will always remain that in a land flowing with milk and honey‚ blessed with human resources and natural abundance‚ nothing seems to be working. The entire nation that used to be the most revered and one of the most respected worldwide‚ has found a way to fall below the respect benchmark and the floor line of the most loved index
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Scotland. Driven by ambition‚ Macbeth puts his faith in the words of the three witches‚ and Lady Macbeth‚ who is certainly a key instrument in Macbeth’s ambition to becoming King. In the course of the play‚ Lady Macbeth is however responsible only to a certain extent for Macbeth’s destruction. It is his ambition‚ the prophecies of the three witches‚ and also his misplaced confidence in his invulnerability that causes his decline. By succumbing to committing evil acts to achieve his ambition‚ Macbeth destroys
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Rodriguez Historically the American Dream is known as happiness‚ wealth‚ and having materialistic items. In the short story “Winter Dreams” by F. Scott Fitzpatrick the character of Judy Jones is used as an example of the American Dream through beauty and actions‚ she influences Dexter. Dexter Green is a hardworking middle class boy‚ he denies his middle-class lifestyle‚ and aspires to become a member of wealthy class. As a consequence Dexter realizes the American Dream isn’t what he expected it to be
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–language‚ character‚ theme Virtue and Ambition in Julius Caesar Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is a play which displays the contrasting themes of ambition and virtue. The background of this renowned play is set in republican Rome‚ where the importance of virtue is at its peak. Virtue embraces honour‚ nobility‚ love and responsibility for their nation. The Romans believe that truly virtuous men are consistent in their private and public political life. Ambition‚ on the other hand‚ has no place in
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definition of ambition. In Macbeth ambition was a main theme. Ambition is often the driving force in one’s life. It is supposed to be the motivating factor that drives one towards success. Macbeth had ambition even though it leaded him to ruin and death. Lady Macbeth‚ on the other hand‚ pursues her goals with greater determination‚ yet she is less capable of withstanding the outcome of her actions. They used violence for power and their ambition was used in a bad way. In modern day today ambition can be
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Much Ambition Ambition is the strong desire to do or achieve something with hard work and determination; it is an excellent quality to have. Macbeth is a tragic play written by Shakespeare. In Macbeth there are several important themes‚ but the most important theme throughout the play is ambition. In many cases ambition is a very important and a powerful tool‚ but in this play ambition became destructive. Macbeth’s ambition led to his tragic downfall; ambition drove Lady Macbeth mad‚ ambition changed
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of the word ambition and demonstrates‚ through his characters‚ how ambition is the common driving force behind actions–often rooting itself in the very essence of a character’s being. Ambition is defined by The Random House Dictionary of the English Language as “an earnest desire for some type of achievement of distinction‚ as power‚ honor‚ fame‚ or wealth‚ and the willingness to strive for its attainment” ( ). Most apparently‚ Edmond Dantès (the Count of Monte Cristo) has an ambition for revenge
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"Ambition is the last refuge of failure." Ambition is the desire for personal achievement. It provides the motivation and determination necessary to achieve a particular end or condition. Ambitious people are characterized by their strong desire for attainment‚ power‚ or superiority. also ambition can be defined as the desire‚ determination‚ and access the goal. Beginning of the ambition is the meaning of desire. Man ambition is generated has a desire to reach a particular goal. For example you
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Ambition is the desire to achieve something for example the determination to achieve success. Ambition can clearly be seen as a corrupting force in the play ‘Macbeth’ by William Shakespeare. Macbeth is a brave and loyal Thane of King Duncan but after a chance meeting with the Three Witches becomes cruel and develops and insatiable thirst for power. On the other hand in the film ‘Gattaca’ directed by Andrew Niccol ambition is a chance for the main character Vincent to develop and overcome barriers
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