Ambition can be an evil thing. For instance, it is used very well in the play Macbeth by William Shakespeare. The play begins having Macbeth be a very noble and honorable leader and warrior for King Duncan. However, after learning that he could become King, Macbeth decides to murder the King. This ultimately leads to his downfall because of his ambitions to stay King. I believe that Macbeth is responsible because of the ambitions that he had. In the video, he is said to be “numb”. He has no feelings, not even towards his wife’s death. He has become so evil from his own actions and ambitions.
First, Macbeth talks about Macduff in Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 151-155. He says, “The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge’ o’ th’ sword. His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool. This deed I’ll do before purpose cool.” I believe he is saying that he will attack Macduff’s castle. He is doing this to keep his ambitions alive. He wants to stay King, …show more content…
Moreover, in Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 50-61, Macbeth speaks to the witches. He says, “I conjure you by that which you profess-- Howe’er you come to know it--answer me. Though you untie the winds and let them fight against the churches, though the yeasty waves confound and swallow navigation up, though bladed corn be lodged and trees blown down, though palaces and pyramids do slope their heads to their foundations, though the treasure of nature’s germens tumble all together, even till destruction sicken, answer me.” I understand this to be Macbeth saying terrible things. He doesn’t care what the witches do, as long as he gets his ambitions answered. He wants to know more and become more. This is another reason Macbeth is at fault. Finally, in Act 3, Scene 1, Lines 76-84, Macbeth is speaking to the people he hired to murder Banquo. He says, “well then, now have you considered of my speeches?
First, Macbeth talks about Macduff in Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 151-155. He says, “The castle of Macduff I will surprise, Seize upon Fife, give to th’ edge’ o’ th’ sword. His wife, his babes, and all unfortunate souls that trace him in his line. No boasting like a fool. This deed I’ll do before purpose cool.” I believe he is saying that he will attack Macduff’s castle. He is doing this to keep his ambitions alive. He wants to stay King, …show more content…
Moreover, in Act 4, Scene 1, Lines 50-61, Macbeth speaks to the witches. He says, “I conjure you by that which you profess-- Howe’er you come to know it--answer me. Though you untie the winds and let them fight against the churches, though the yeasty waves confound and swallow navigation up, though bladed corn be lodged and trees blown down, though palaces and pyramids do slope their heads to their foundations, though the treasure of nature’s germens tumble all together, even till destruction sicken, answer me.” I understand this to be Macbeth saying terrible things. He doesn’t care what the witches do, as long as he gets his ambitions answered. He wants to know more and become more. This is another reason Macbeth is at fault. Finally, in Act 3, Scene 1, Lines 76-84, Macbeth is speaking to the people he hired to murder Banquo. He says, “well then, now have you considered of my speeches?