Ambition/Power

• "What he hath lost, noble Macbeth hath won" Act 1


  > Use of "noble“ shows his status

  > What he was before meeting the witches

  > Talks about how previous Thane lost in war with Norwegians
• " Stars hide your fires and let not light see my black, deep desires." Act 1


  > Doesn't want God to see his dark thoughts

  > Beginning of Macbeth hiding and lying that contributes to his downfall of constant deceit
• "I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent but only vaulting ambition ..." Act 1