... and see his nation in pain. "My thought, whose murder yet but fantastical, Shakes so my single state of man that function" (1.3.139-140). Despite coming to the reasoning that murder is the only way to take the King's place, Macbeth is struck by confusion as he cannot commit such an evil crime. He fears the thought of murdering ... King, Macbeth takes the life of his so called best friend, brother and cousin, Banquo and attempts to harm his son Fleance as the prophecy states he is next in line to become the King. Macbeth obviously wants to keep the throne for himself, thus resulting in h...

• Word Count: 1185
• Approx Pages: 5
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... adequate is tragedy of ambition' as a description of Macbeth? Tragedy of ambition' is a correct and adequate description of the play. Ambition is a major theme in Macbeth and it provides the reasoning for the central deed and the results that follow, which eventually lead to Macbeth's downfall. A tragedy is essentially the portrayal of the fall of a great person because of a flaw in ... ambition. Macbeth's ambition gives him no satisfaction. He refuses to believe it until it is too late. What use is being King if his sons will not be next in line? His ambition ultimately causes his ruin...

• Word Count: 841
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• Grade Level: High School

... his subject, Strong both against the deed then, as his host, Who should against his murderer shut the door, Not bear the knife myself."" (Shakespeare 1.7.10-16). Showing his mental reasoning, with this statement there is no way he could be crazy. Trying to convince himself that this murder is, in fact, an insane thing to do. After King Duncan's murder ... his family. "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 this purpos...

• Word Count: 828
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School