Ambition can be described as a dangerous quality but also a desirable one because it sets our goals and helps lead us to where we want to be. Macbeth and Mark Zuckerberg are both ambitious in their own ways to achieve their goals. They both have the right mindset‚ motivation and lack the negativity to not do so. Both Macbeth and Mark went through a lot to reach their goals and they were both ambitious in doing so‚ but the real question that comes to mind is “what is the true cost of ambition”?
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Ambition and Desire: Macbeth Ambition and desire in itself are not bad traits‚ it is only when released from moral constraints that they can wreak havoc. These traits‚ which have been freed from any sense of morality and principles are explored through Shakespeare’s tragedy‚ Macbeth. Shakespeare developed Macbeth as a noble character who gives in to the cravings of power and superiority over others‚ and not only goes on a murdering rampage‚ but drags his morally corrupt wife with him‚ ultimately
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Thomas Zimmerman Mrs. Simpson English 10H P.3 9 February‚ 2018 Following Ambition’s Path Ambition. When used by most humans‚ it can lead to dynamic or destructive outcomes‚ yet nobody really knows where it comes from. This brings up two very important questions: ¨Where does ambition come from‚ and what is its purpose?¨ In modern day life‚ these questions can be answered effortlessly. In regard to classic and contemporary literature‚ however‚ the answers are more strenuous to pursue. Not only is it
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William Shakespeare is a play of manipulation and blind ambition. This is clearly depicted through the character of Macbeth‚ a great man fallen from God’s grace. Initially‚ Macbeth’s is presented as a character with noble qualities‚ who earns himself the trust of King Duncan and admiration of his people. However‚ the meeting with the weird sisters takes a toll on his personality for the worse‚ as they ambiguously prophesise that Macbeth will become King of Scotland. Upon hearing this‚ Macbeth takes fate
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Ambition in Macbeth Julius Caesar once said “When the gods wish to take vengeance on a man for his crimes they usually grant him considerable success and a period of impunity‚ so that when his fortune is reversed he will feel it all the more bitterly”. This quote directly reflects the problem with over ambition in effective all cases. Being over ambitious can bring someone to great heights but usually also leads to their downfall. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth‚ the situation is no different
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Everyone has some sort of ambition whether its in their genes‚ family or culture. Ambition can become very stressful and competitive. Everyone always wants a bigger piece of the pie. They always want more for themselves and their family. Although some people are more determined then others to get that bigger piece of the pie. Some people will put in over time every week to achieve what they want and others will just keep saying "one day I’m going to do it" or "one day I’ll have it." People need to
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My Future Role As a Teacher Thinking about the role I would like to play as a future teacher I feel more identified with the Counseling/Enabling role because I think is important to let the students know that learning never stops‚ learning happens in the classroom and out of it‚ with the teacher’s help‚ with their classmate’s and by them self‚ so if as a teacher I play this role I could makes the learners independent of the teacher by questioning‚ analyzing and reviewing what works best for the
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I choose to do my teacher interview at Huntley high school‚ which is the school I graduated from. When I was at the high school doing the interview another teacher came into the office‚ so I actually was able to get the opinions of two teachers. I interview my junior physical education teacher Ms. Seitz who also teaches Health Education she has taught for three years. I also was able to meet with Mr. Fahey who just started teaching this year as a first year teacher he also teaches Physical Education
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A teacher is someone whose job is to teach especially in a school whether it is a secondary school‚ primary school or even kindergarten. Every teacher should have their qualification in order to be a teacher in a school. So‚ I think that a kindergarten teacher should have at least a basic degree to qualify them to be a good kindergarten teacher. Why kindergarten teacher should have a basic degree? There are several reasons why kindergarten teachers need a basic degree which is to ensure the children
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but are often ambitiously pursued with only the end result in mind. In William Shakespeare’s plays‚ Othello and Macbeth‚ an underlying connection of the result of blind ambition is presented. Through the use of ambition for power‚ love‚ and mental satisfaction‚ Shakespeare demonstrates that regardless of the source of ambition‚ if it is pursued without regard to morality‚ it results in destruction. Firstly‚ the desire for prestige and power by characters in both plays results in destruction. For
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