Ambition Quotes

Question 1

Macbeth 1:7 - knows there is no justification for killing Duncan, only ambition.

Answer 1

‘I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition which o’erleaps itself‘

Question 2

Macbeth 1:4 - demonstrates corrupting nature of ambition and links ambition to the supernatural.

Answer 2

“Stars, hide your fires!/Let not light see my black and deep desires”

Question 3

Macbeth 1:5 - shows at beginning LM is more ambitious than M and reveals she will manipulate him so he can achieve his ambition.

Answer 3

“chastise with the valour of my tongue all that impedes him from the golden round”