The ambition of the character Macbeth in Shakespeare's play "Macbeth" is a driving force that ultimately leads to his downfall. At the beginning of the play, Macbeth is a respected and successful general in the Scottish army, but he becomes consumed by his desire for power and position.
Upon receiving a prophecy from three witches that he will one day be the King of Scotland, Macbeth becomes ambitious and begins to plot his rise to the throne. He becomes convinced that the only way to fulfill the prophecy is to kill King Duncan and take his place as ruler. Despite... (More)