Zeesha Ansar Mr.young English 4 3 March 2013 The Ambitions of Walter White Ambition is described as a desire for some type of achievement or distinction‚ as power‚ honor‚ fame‚ or wealth. In the case of Walter white he is all about power and wealth. Walters main purpose of acquiring wealth was when he dies he will leave a fortune in his family ’s name. Power is also described as fame for his blue crystal. He wants to create the purest form of meth. He is proud of it because no one has accomplished
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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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“My Country” Persuasive Speech Have you ever wondered about what it means to be a ‘True’ Australian? Does it mean to be “Fair Dinkum’ or does it mean to be of Australian Blood? Does it mean to live in the bush or desert and wear an Akubra with jeans and an old shirt? Hello fellow students. Today I am standing here to discuss how and why ‘My Country’ by Dorothea Mackellar best represents Australia. Although some may argue that this poem was written in 1908 and since then Australia has changed in
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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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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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What is ambition? Ambition is a strong desire to do something and requires hard work and determination. Do people need ambition to be successful? Many people believe they do need ambition to be successful. Ambition is a beneficial force that helps people strive to do their best. While reading the play Macbeth it becomes clear that ambition can be both beneficial and destructive. Throughout the play Macbeth has a great ambition to kill Duncan. The determination and hard work he has to kill Duncan
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Many have probably heard the saying: “Ambition is the key to success.” If one has a strong enough desire and is willing to try to achieve it‚ he will succeed. But as seen in the book Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ ambition is instead the key to Macbeth’s tragic downfall. Even though his ambitions were influenced by the witches and Lady Macbeth‚ Macbeth builds upon them himself which ultimately leads him to cause his own destruction. Throughout the book‚ the witches make prophecies of Macbeth’s
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Blind Ambition In the tragic play Macbeth by William Shakespeare‚ Macbeth begins as an honorable man and heroic soldier who proves his value to king Duncan. However‚ a witches prophecy that Macbeth will become king plants a seed in his mind that begins to control his thinking and actions. Macbeth’s ambition to be king blinds him from his morals‚ leading to tragedy for all. The witches prophecy plants the seed of ambiont that leads Macbeth on his tragic path. Once Macbeth hears the prophesy that
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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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