Ambition is an object or goal that is immensely desired. It is something that everyone no matter his or her age or cultural background, has instinctively. Ambition can be a driving force to success, or in some cases a road to failure. In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth, one can see how ambition leads to devasting effects. Macbeth’s ambition is presented as a dangerous quality. It causes the downfall of Macbeth and also triggers a series of deaths in the play. Lord of the flies also portrays the theme of ambition. Jack, the antagonist believes he should have been elected leader against Ralph. His burning desire to become a leader drives him to savagery and evil. Interestingly, there are, without a doubt, similitudes between the characters of Jack in Lord of the Flies, and Macbeth in Shakespeare's Macbeth. Confronted with the administration of another, both characters oust this authority; Jack does this by turmoil, Macbeth by deadly deeds. It is evident both stories are centered on ambition.
Lord of the Flies and Macbeth have numerous …show more content…
Jack, Ralph, Piggy, Simon and Samneric were all children "I could swim when I was five. Daddy taught me. He's a commander in the Navy. When he gets leave he'll come and rescue us. What's your father?" (1). While the characters in Macbeth were adults with wives and children. Macbeth’s actions in the story prove that his evil was of its purest form. Meanwhile Jack and the rest of the boys were just young children who were left in a stranded island far away from civilization. Jack only killed to consolidate his powers while Macbeth killed anyone who posed a threat in his mind. Lastly the two stories had different endings. In the end Macbeth was killed for his treacherous deeds and Jack and the rest of the boys were saved by a naval officer. All in all, Jack was great in root while Macbeth was underhanded and
Lord of the Flies and Macbeth have numerous …show more content…
Jack, Ralph, Piggy, Simon and Samneric were all children "I could swim when I was five. Daddy taught me. He's a commander in the Navy. When he gets leave he'll come and rescue us. What's your father?" (1). While the characters in Macbeth were adults with wives and children. Macbeth’s actions in the story prove that his evil was of its purest form. Meanwhile Jack and the rest of the boys were just young children who were left in a stranded island far away from civilization. Jack only killed to consolidate his powers while Macbeth killed anyone who posed a threat in his mind. Lastly the two stories had different endings. In the end Macbeth was killed for his treacherous deeds and Jack and the rest of the boys were saved by a naval officer. All in all, Jack was great in root while Macbeth was underhanded and