MACBETH ESSAY: Ambition is a very valuable personality trait; often the basis of an individual’s success. However, overwhelming ambition can prove to be both dangerous and destructive, leading to the same individual’s collapse. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth in William Shakespeare’s renowned play “Macbeth” were eventually ruined due to their overpowering ambition. Firstly, Macbeth’s intensified ambition is fueled throughout the play leading to his downfall. In addition, Lady Macbeth’s overly ambitious …showed first 75 words of 1012 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1012 total…to maintain his position. Therefore, several examples of overriding ambition are present in William Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”, especially focusing on the two protagonists of the story, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. These examples also prove how ambition can become dangerous for individuals if it overshadows their sense of right from wrong. Even in our present-day society, ambition often helps us reach our goals. But differentiating between ambition and overwhelming ambition can prove essential to our survival.