Macbeth Ambition Analysis
In the dramatic play, The Tragedy of Macbeth, which took place in Scotland, the author, William Shakespeare, wrote about Macbeth. He was a cold blooded killer who was pushed to his limits, while feeding his desire to be the King of Scotland. The essential theme of this play is ambition, as it is shown through the actions and dialogue of the characters. To start off, the characters, Macbeth and Malcolm are two men who portray ambition and determination throughout the entire play. For example, Macbeth showed drive, and motivation when he murdered King Duncan to obtain the position as the King of Scotland. This shows ambition because it proves he is persistent, eager, and a cold hearted killer who will fight to the death to get what he wants.
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In Act V, Scene III, Lennox speaks to his soldiers, by saying “Or so much as it needs to dew the sovereign flower and drown the weeds. Make we our march to Birnam.” (Ln 29-31) This quote is explaining how Lennox wants to have victory in battle, and he is committed and eager to do so. Also, while reading Act I, Scene VII, Lady Macbeth asks her husband, Macbeth, “What beast ‘t then what made you break this enterprise to me?...” She continues by saying, “when you durst do it, then you were a man; and to be more then what you were, you would be so much more the man. Nor time nor place did then adhere, and yet you would make both.” (Ln 48-52) This quote shows how ruthless and dangerous Lady Macbeth is. When she explains her plan to Macbeth, she seems to be very forceful and determined about killing King Duncan. Through the conversations of Lennox and Lady Macbeth, the reader can see their devotion and “go getting” attitude towards their tasks. Given these points, one can conclude the leading theme in The Tragedy of Macbeth is ambition. Through the examples of characteristics, actions and events, and quotes, one can find that the characters in the play clearly portray ambition, determination, and a strong willed attitude. The reader can also see that all the characters throughout the story provide an absolute depiction of the attribute ambition. The Tragedy
In Act V, Scene III, Lennox speaks to his soldiers, by saying “Or so much as it needs to dew the sovereign flower and drown the weeds. Make we our march to Birnam.” (Ln 29-31) This quote is explaining how Lennox wants to have victory in battle, and he is committed and eager to do so. Also, while reading Act I, Scene VII, Lady Macbeth asks her husband, Macbeth, “What beast ‘t then what made you break this enterprise to me?...” She continues by saying, “when you durst do it, then you were a man; and to be more then what you were, you would be so much more the man. Nor time nor place did then adhere, and yet you would make both.” (Ln 48-52) This quote shows how ruthless and dangerous Lady Macbeth is. When she explains her plan to Macbeth, she seems to be very forceful and determined about killing King Duncan. Through the conversations of Lennox and Lady Macbeth, the reader can see their devotion and “go getting” attitude towards their tasks. Given these points, one can conclude the leading theme in The Tragedy of Macbeth is ambition. Through the examples of characteristics, actions and events, and quotes, one can find that the characters in the play clearly portray ambition, determination, and a strong willed attitude. The reader can also see that all the characters throughout the story provide an absolute depiction of the attribute ambition. The Tragedy