macbeth

Macbeths Vaulting Ambition

Macbeth's vaulting ambition, though it is what brings him to his height of power, it is also what leads him to his downfall. Vaulting Ambition is Macbeth's only flaw; it disables him to achieve his utmost goals and forces him to face his fate. Without this ambition, though, Macbeth never would have been able to achieve his power as King of Scotland or have been able to carry out his evil deeds. In these instances, ambition helped Macbeth do what he wanted to do. But, Macbeth's ambition has another face and is what leads him to his tragic downfall. If he had not been so enveloped with becoming King and remaining powerful, he would not have continued to kill innocent people in order to keep his position. It was because of these killings and his attitude that caused him to be overthrown and killed. Macbeth, at the beginning of the play seems to be a very noble person. He is characterized as being very loyal and honourable. He fights in the battle against Norw...