Ambition

• "my thought whose murder is yet fantastical"

  • Act 1 Scene 3
  • Foreshadowing the murder of Duncan
  • He isn't certain that he's going to do it
• "stars, hide your fires, let not light see my black and deep desires"

  • Act 1 Scene 4
  • Light vs Dark imagery - duality
  • Secretive - doesn't want to ruin his reputation
  • Hamartia
• "to plague th'inventor"

  • Act 1 Scene 7
  • Wants to go against God and his religion because of his ambition
  • His ambition is like a disease