1. macbeth
If Macbeth did not kill the King and take the throne, Malcolm, King Duncan's son, would never have ordered his army to attack. ... Once the witches used their prophecies to spark ambition in Macbeth, he was overcome with the desire to be powerful and he would stop at nothing to overcome any obstacles that stood in his way of becoming King and protecting his crown. In the following quotation, Macbeth admits, metaphorically, that it is only his ambition that motivates him. ... Of course, Macbeth only killed the King's grooms to free himself from suspicion and to bring him one step ...
- Word Count: 1283
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School