shame in saying that‚ because why should we feel any embarrassment in admitting that we attempted to achieve success? At the very least we tried‚ for the worst failure of all is the failure to try. That is the first rule towards achieving your ambitions. Moving past the ‘no‚ I just can’t.’ attitude and realizing that you can. That the possibility is there‚ and no matter how minute that chance is‚ the fact that it is present is all you really need. In the words of Beth Hamilton‚ ‘You don’t
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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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There’s a desire of power in every person. Sometimes that desire overcomes the person‚ which could lead to many problems. Some people do succeed; however‚ many do fail in the hardships of ambition. In the story of Macbeth‚ Macbeth 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
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The soliloquy Definition & analysis of soliloquy: “to be or not to be” The soliloquy: is the act of talking to oneself silently or allowed. In drama it’s a convention by which a character alone on stage utters his thoughts allowed; the playwright uses this device as a convenient way to convey directly to the audience information about a character’s motives‚ intentions and state of mind‚ as well as or purposes of general exposition. The soliloquies punctuate hat play at significant points‚
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The Power of Macbeth Ambition is often the driving force in one’s life. It is supposed to be the motivating factor that drives one towards success. Society also deems ambition a necessary quality of their leader. It can be said that Macbeth exhibits this quality. He is the strong‚ valiant warrior who has won in battle and brought victory to Scotland. However‚ Macbeth’s quest to acquire more power - his ambition - ultimately leads to his downfall. How can one allow himself to be destroyed by
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Ambition Nowadays‚ many people think ambition is antisocial‚ it is never a pretty prospect to ponder. But in my opinion‚ ambition is important and necessary for our society. Ambition is a fundamental skill of accumulating power and living a good life. It produces action. It makes choice possible. It is a narrative or context of concerns and commitments that brings forth moods of passion‚ assessments of situations and actions‚ strategies and tactics‚ requirements for power‚
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The Theme of Ambition in Macbeth In many of Shakespeare’s plays there exists relationships between characters; these relationships in many cases influence the direction in which the play goes. For example‚ in the “The Merchant Of Venice” the elopement of Lorenzo and Jessica is what triggers Shylock’s rage and blind desire for revenge‚ which sets the stage and the necessary atmosphere that is required for the climax in the court scene. Likewise in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” the everlasting relationship
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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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analyzing Macbeth‚ the literary motif of ambition is exceedingly apparent. The witches’ prophecies at the beginning of the play catalyze the overzealous ambition of Lady Macbeth and subsequently Macbeth. I believe it’s important to note that Macbeth’s ambition is subsequent per se because initially he is not interested in usurping the crown by regicide‚ in fact he is extremely hesitant and guilt ridden by the whole process. Nevertheless‚ Lady Macbeth’s vehement ambition spreads like an infectious disease
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Ambition is often the driving force in one’s life. It is supposed to be the motivating factor that drives one towards success. Society also deems ambition a necessary quality of their leader. It can be said that Macbeth exhibits this quality of ambition. He is the strong‚ valiant warrior who has won in battle and brought victory to Scotland. However‚ Macbeth’s quest to acquire more power-his ambition-ultimately leads to his tragic demise. How can one allow himself to be destroyed by such a thing
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