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    MacBeth - Analysis of Fear Fear‚ this motivates us to do many things no matter if they are right or wrong. In the Play Macbeth it was fear that was the main motivating factor that influenced the outcome of the play. This can be proved by the subsequent murders that followed after Duncan’s‚ why were these committed? Because Macbeth was scared of being caught and having to pay for the wrongs he had done. Also look at Lady Macbeth‚ he constant washing of her hands‚ sleepwalking and other behavior

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    were so consumed by a desire for power that they conspired against their despots and plotted to take the throne for themselves. This hunger for power‚ often influenced by emotional as well as sensible motives‚ drove many of these such lords to a point of hysteria‚

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    MacBeth vs. Ruthless Ambition Everyone wants to be on top. People all want respect‚ many want fame‚ more want fortune. But this lust for power is the drive for several changes in people‚ both good and bad. Many times this desire can overtake a person. They become selfish‚ greedy‚ cold‚ obsessed with power. Some will do whatever it takes to get to the top‚ no matter how steep the climb. In William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of MacBeth‚ the desire that fills MacBeth’s character corrupts his once

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    Macbeth: Manipulations of Ambition Jane Doe ELA B10 Mr. Smith In “Macbeth”‚ Shakespeare uses the concept of ambition to explain the deterioration of Macbeth’s morality and his choice‚ with the manipulation of Lady Macbeth‚ to work out a plan to kill Duncan. Shakespeare also explores the influential factors of why Macbeth’s ambitions become destructive. The three witches in the beginning of the play prophesize that Macbeth will become king. Macbeth wanted to fulfil this

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    Ambition within the tragedy of Macbeth Ambition is often the driving force in one’s life. In the play William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”‚ one of the most important themes is the significance of Ambition. According to the Webster dictionary‚ ambition is a strong desire to do or to achieve typically requiring determination and hard work. The power of ambition gives undying strength to do your utmost over and over again. Malcomn‚ Macbeth‚ and Lady Macbeth serves primary example as a victim of ambition

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    Tragedy of Macbeth‚ written by William Shakespeare‚ is an expressive and enticing play that is set in the country of Scotland. Macbeth‚ the main character‚ allows his pride and greed to provoke him to take drastic measures in order to obtain what he desires‚ without contemplating the results of his actions. A prominent theme within the story is the unfailing ambition evidenced continuously through the actions of both Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. To begin‚ the various characteristics of Macbeth and Lady

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    Ambition is often the leading force in one’s life‚ making them strive persistently to achieve something more and accomplish great things. It can be a positive force‚ but can easily become a negative one when clouds by one’s desires and greed. In Shakespeare’s play‚ Macbeth‚ blind ambition has blurred the morality of many of the characters and causes them to fall to their demise. To convey the theme as effectively as possible Shakespeare uses numerous rhetorical devices throughout the play‚ one

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    What is ambition? Ambition is described as eager for success‚ power or fame. For Macbeth. Ambition was what drove him to become great‚ it forced him to change his nature towards evil. At the beginning of the play‚ Macbeth was portrayed as a courageous soldier who fought for his King without mercy. But once the witches planted the seeds of greater things and Lady Macbeth fuelled his ambition‚ which lead him to become greedy and power hungry. Macbeth was led down to an unescapable road of doom by

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    Ambition is the motivation or the desire to achieve something that you really want. In Shakespeare’s MacbethMacbeth was told that one day he would become king by three witches. The witches did not tell him how or when he would become king‚ therefore he thought he had to take matters into his own hands to ensure that he would become king. Ambition is the most important theme of Macbeth because Macbeth desires to be king‚ Lady Macbeth desires the power of being queen‚ and Macduff has the ambition

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    Ambition: The Rise and Decline in Macbeth Many people‚ both young and old‚ strive to rise higher in their caste system. Many teenagers aspire to go to college‚ and many working people aspire to be promoted. Ambitions drive these individuals to reach their goals. Ambition drives an individual to reach their goals with a powerful force‚ but ambition can also cause the demise of the individual. In Shakespeare’s renaissance play‚ Macbeth‚ William Shakespeare uses the character Macbeth to show case

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