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Macbeth ambition in act3 scene 1 how is it presented

I need to write an essay on how ambition is presented in act3 scene 1 but I have no idea what to write, can anyone help me out?
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In act 3, scene 1, Shakespeare presents ambition as the birth of paranoia. Banquo, relying on the Witches' sentiments, believes his kids will be leaders. Macbeth, however, knows the prophecy is a threat to his ambition. A series of paranoid actions follow to protect the intense desire; he hires assassins to eliminate Banquo's descendants.
In act 3, scene 1, Macbeth is the epitome of fatal ambition. Ambition, from its definition, is supposed to be a strong desire for achievement. In this context, it leads to vice. Additionally, Macbeth and Banquo, once of equal power and rank, portray divergent ambitions; thus, one threatens the other. This instance shows that ambition leads to slavery, delusions, and exaggerated self-importance.:smile:
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ahhh thank you this was really helpful!!
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Original post by Arstar
In act 3, scene 1, Shakespeare presents ambition as the birth of paranoia. Banquo, relying on the Witches' sentiments, believes his kids will be leaders. Macbeth, however, knows the prophecy is a threat to his ambition. A series of paranoid actions follow to protect the intense desire; he hires assassins to eliminate Banquo's descendants.
In act 3, scene 1, Macbeth is the epitome of fatal ambition. Ambition, from its definition, is supposed to be a strong desire for achievement. In this context, it leads to vice. Additionally, Macbeth and Banquo, once of equal power and rank, portray divergent ambitions; thus, one threatens the other. This instance shows that ambition leads to slavery, delusions, and exaggerated self-importance.:smile:
Original post by Arstar
In act 3, scene 1, Shakespeare presents ambition as the birth of paranoia. Banquo, relying on the Witches' sentiments, believes his kids will be leaders. Macbeth, however, knows the prophecy is a threat to his ambition. A series of paranoid actions follow to protect the intense desire; he hires assassins to eliminate Banquo's descendants.
In act 3, scene 1, Macbeth is the epitome of fatal ambition. Ambition, from its definition, is supposed to be a strong desire for achievement. In this context, it leads to vice. Additionally, Macbeth and Banquo, once of equal power and rank, portray divergent ambitions; thus, one threatens the other. This instance shows that ambition leads to slavery, delusions, and exaggerated self-importance.:smile:

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