Ambition

Ambition

1. Macbeth

   • my dull brain was wrought with things forgotten
     • doesn't even communicate his ambitions to his best friend Banquo in act 1 scene 3
   • happy prologues to the swelling act of the imperial theme
     • Not satisified with being thane of cawdor, wants to be King and then he will be happy act 1 scene 3
   • 'Stay you imperfect speakers. Tell me more'
     • Even in Act 1, Scene 3 Macbeth wants to know more about the prophecy - the idea appeals to him
   • stars hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires
   • art not without ambition

2. Lady Macbeth

   • to have thee crown'd
     • thinks it is for her husbands own good - has joint ambition for the both of them