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Lady Macbeth's manipulation
and
encouragement
contribute to Macbeth's
downfall
, as she pushes him to commit
murder
and
fuels
his
paranoia.
Macbeth's
downfall
is also influenced by his
inability
to control his own ambition and his willingness to do
whatever
it
takes to achieve power.
Ambition
is a major theme in Macbeth, as the main characters' desire for
power
drives the
plot.
Macbeth was motivated by a desire for
power
and
status
above all else.
Macbeth commits regicide by murdering King
Duncan
in order to fulfill his ambitious desires.
Macbeth becomes a
tyrannical leader
as he uses
fear
and
violence
to maintain his
power
, showing how
ambition
can lead to
corruption.
"
Thou canst not say I did it. Never shake thy gory locks at me.
" - Lady Macbeth to Duncan's ghost
"I have no
spur
To prick the sides of my
intent
, but only
Vaulting ambition
" - Macbeth
"Out
damned spot
! Out I say!" -
Lady Macbeth
The
witches
play a significant role in the plot of "
Macbeth
" by predicting Macbeth's
future
and influencing his
actions
through their
prophecies.
The play explores
themes
such as ambition, corruption, betrayal, and the consequences of
unchecked
desire.