1. Ambition and Power: Lady Macbeth
Although Macbeth has his own desires to do all he can to reach his goal, it is Lady Macbeth who encourages and forces him to get there. There is an evil that takes over her well intended ambition for her husband, family, and unfortunately it is what leads her to an uncontrollable state far exceeding her true love for Macbeth, and her best interests for her country. ... By giving him a piece of her mind, she assures him that it is his duty to murder his own cousin Duncan, King of Scotland. ... "Thou wouldst be great, art not without ambition, but without the illness should attend it, (1.5 20). ...
- Word Count: 1251
- Approx Pages: 5
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School