Macbeth - Act I, Scene vii, Lines 1-28.
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MACBETH Mark Tiberio January 5, 2004 English 20 IB Period 4 Act I, Scene vii, Lines 1-28 Ambition is a force that plays a major role in everyone's life. In William Shakespeare's Macbeth, he explores the dangerous and destructive powers of unrestrained ambition. He demonstrates the extent that ambition can dominate ones life. Shakespeare uses one of Macbeth's soliloquies, in Act I, scene vii, lines 1-28 to open the door for the major theme of ambition that he develops later on in the play. Ambition is a strength that can lead one to great prosperity, however, if unchecked, it can also lead to great misfortune. In Act I, scene vii, lines 1-28 Macbeth is found debating whether or not to kill the king. He has just left the banquet he is holding in Duncan's honour because he needs time to consider his dilemma. He wants the throne but is appalled by the thought of killing the king...


