Themes: Ambition (Leaving Cert English): Quizzes
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What initially sparks Macbeth's ambition in the play?
What initially sparks Macbeth's ambition in the play?
The witches' prophecy
What do Macbeth's thoughts quickly turn to as a means to achieve power?
What do Macbeth's thoughts quickly turn to as a means to achieve power?
Murder
What does Macbeth experience as he contemplates his ambitious thoughts?
What does Macbeth experience as he contemplates his ambitious thoughts?
Internal conflict
What happens to Macbeth after he kills King Duncan?
What happens to Macbeth after he kills King Duncan?
He becomes paranoid & power-hungry
What does 'I am in blood stepp'd in so far' signify?
What does 'I am in blood stepp'd in so far' signify?
How deep he's sunk into murder
How is Lady Macbeth's ambition described compared to Macbeth's?
How is Lady Macbeth's ambition described compared to Macbeth's?
Equally ambitious
What does Lady Macbeth push Macbeth towards?
What does Lady Macbeth push Macbeth towards?
Murder
What are Lady Macbeth's desires according to the note?
What are Lady Macbeth's desires according to the note?
Power & status
What is Macbeth's ultimate fate?
What is Macbeth's ultimate fate?
He is killed in battle
What does Lady Macbeth succumb to?
What does Lady Macbeth succumb to?
Madness & death
What does the theme of ambition in Macbeth serve as?
What does the theme of ambition in Macbeth serve as?
A cautionary tale
What does Shakespeare warn ambition can override?
What does Shakespeare warn ambition can override?
Ethical considerations