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    In the context of “The Crucible” the most capable character of putting an end to mass hysteria would indeed be John Proctor. Proctor’s rebellion against authority‚ his willingness to sacrifice his reputation for the truth‚ and his refusal to confess to witchcraft all show his potential to end the madness that is told in “The Crucible.” Throughout the play‚ John Proctor’s rebellion against authority is clear throughout the play. When he confronts Deputy Governor Danforth in Act IV‚ Proctor refuses

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    was impulsive from the witches’ prophecies. Macbeth wanted to control their fate instead of just letting it happen. The witches then foretold‚ “Macbeth shall never vanquished be until Great Birnam Wood to high Dunsinane Hill Shall come against him” (IV.i.92-94). Lo and behold later the army decided to hide behind the trees as camouflage from Birnam Woods. Everything that the came true no matter what the circumstance. The witches have made everything come true in the witches foretold the prophecies

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    Definition Of Ambition

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    one define ambition? Ambition is a tenacious desire to do or achieve something‚ typically requiring determination and hard work. Whether it is negative or positive‚ many people have been affected by ambition. Ambition is a key quality‚ the best quality a person can have‚ until it is taken too far and the line is crossed. There is a difference between chasing a dream and being obsessed‚ and if somebody doesn’t know the difference it can cause a major downfall. Nobody is born with ambition that makes

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    In act two of Macbeth‚ Lady Macbeth is used by William Shakespeare to digress from the normal gender rules common for that era‚ while at the same time keeping some of the key traits of womanhood‚ all to show that while inherently different and sometimes similar to men‚ women will always fall back on their subservient and cowardly ways. As the planning for Duncan’s murder progresses it seems like Lady Macbeth is the one urging and fighting Macbeth to agree with the plan‚ which is unusual because usually

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    Conquer the kingdom (Macbeth) Think you’re the king of combat-strategy games? Think you have got what it takes to rule your country? Think you’re cruel enough to take out the most sinister of jobs. Do you truly think that you’re willing enough to give it all up…? To become king? Even if it means misconduct‚ crime or sin? Well‚ wanna find out if you are ready to fulfil your destiny? Macbeth is one of the most ferocious‚ fierce and violent play you will ever come across. Blood-spattered gruesome deaths

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    What Is Macbeth's Ambition

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    Ambition is the strong desire to achieve a specific goal and is often driven by determination. It can guide people to achieve goals and aspirations‚ and some are willing to do anything in order to satisfy their ambitious personalities. The French military and political Napoleon Bonaparte successfully defined what ambition truly is by stating‚ “Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct

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    Castle Inverness Scotland March 15‚ 1040 Macbeth‚ Thane of Cawdor‚ Inverness‚ Scotland. Dear Macbeth: I have been enlightened of your conniving plan to take Duncan’s life with the aid of your wife‚ in order for his title of King of Scotland to be your own. As someone who has been by your side through not only all the pleasant memories‚ but as well as through all the hardships. I consider us‚ the closest pair of friends‚ so with this‚ I implore you to reconsider your ploy‚ you should not murder

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    my ambition

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    Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings. Salvador Dali actually ‚ i wanted to become a doc. since i was 4 years old.my grandfather was a landlord. i always used to ask him `when i become a doc. will u give me some of your land to construct my clinic?` he used to smile and say`why not dear.` then i would say `grandpa then i will certainly treat you after i become a doc. and i will not charge you a single penny` and he used to enjoy this childish talk with me.however i and my grandpa

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    Lady Macbeth's Ambition

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    Ambition is the strong desire to achieve a goal. It is often the driving force in one’s life. However‚ individuals can be blinded by great ambition. This idea of the impact of ambition is often explored in literature. In the play‚ Macbeth‚ the playwright William Shakespeare suggests that one’s ambitions can hinder one’s life as well as the individuals around him or her. Lady Macbeth’s ambitions lead to her demise as well as to the people around her. For instance‚ her strong desire and ambition to

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    Power Ambition and Honor

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    John Armour Hindman 4th 5/13/10 Power Ambition and Honor The fact is power corrupts‚ unless one knows how to use it. Everyone has ambition; it is the desire for achievement and the willingness to strive for its attainment. (1) Ambition can give us great things; strength‚ admiration and respect‚ but ambition as well as power has the ability to corrupt. Finally‚ honor‚ a title given to people who have completed a noble act. But some honorable‚ powerful and ambitious people go too far and forget

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