The central ambition for all characters in Macbeth is not being called a man, but winning. This will be proven by examining Banquo, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth. In the beginning of the play, Banquo is determined to fight against the enemy and win the war for Scotland. While Articulating about the war with Duncan, the Captain states, “I must report they were As cannons over-charged with double cracks.” (1.2.36-47) This quote explains how Banquo was reared to be a general and how his goal is to win battles for his beloved kingdom and king. Banquo is a loyal and victorious fighter, and it would be below his standards to lose the war, when he has all of Scotland in his hands. Later in the play, Banquo wants to win the throne for Fleance when
…show more content…
When Macbeth states to Lady Macbeth, “I have done the deed.” (2.2.14) Macbeth is showing his loyalty to his wife, hoping to win her over. In the beginning of the book, Macbeth’s love got the better of him, and he would commit any act of violence, to win his wife’s confirmation. However, towards the end of the book, Macbeth’s mindset changes and he no longer is winning his wife's approval, but winning the power for himself. When Macbeth states, “She should have died hereafter.” (5.5.14) it is proving that Macbeth lost all of his interest in Lady Macbeth. Now, Macbeth only cares about winning all the power for himself and being able to make his own decisions. Macbeth’s overall mindset changes throughout the book, but his yearn for winning always stays the …show more content…
Lady Macbeth states, “Great Glamis, worthy Cawdor, greater than both by all-hail hereafter.” (1.5.53-54) This quote proves that even if macbeth was two thanes, the only thing that matters is if he was king, because then she would win the spot of the queen. This is important because Lady Macbeth outlines a plan for Duncan’s murder, which in the end changes Macbeth's behavior, but she only cares about winning the crown. Later in the book Lady macbeth’s mentality starts to change, when she states, “What’s done cannot be undone.” (5.1.57) This quote explains how lady Macbeth wants to gain the power to not be at fault for her crimes, or feel guilt. Lady Macbeth wants to be the only person with this power so she can feel like a winner. Overall, lady Macbeth’s attitude changes throughout the play, but she still wants to win for herself, because she likes to be at the
When Macbeth states to Lady Macbeth, “I have done the deed.” (2.2.14) Macbeth is showing his loyalty to his wife, hoping to win her over. In the beginning of the book, Macbeth’s love got the better of him, and he would commit any act of violence, to win his wife’s confirmation. However, towards the end of the book, Macbeth’s mindset changes and he no longer is winning his wife's approval, but winning the power for himself. When Macbeth states, “She should have died hereafter.” (5.5.14) it is proving that Macbeth lost all of his interest in Lady Macbeth. Now, Macbeth only cares about winning all the power for himself and being able to make his own decisions. Macbeth’s overall mindset changes throughout the book, but his yearn for winning always stays the …show more content…
Lady Macbeth states, “Great Glamis, worthy Cawdor, greater than both by all-hail hereafter.” (1.5.53-54) This quote proves that even if macbeth was two thanes, the only thing that matters is if he was king, because then she would win the spot of the queen. This is important because Lady Macbeth outlines a plan for Duncan’s murder, which in the end changes Macbeth's behavior, but she only cares about winning the crown. Later in the book Lady macbeth’s mentality starts to change, when she states, “What’s done cannot be undone.” (5.1.57) This quote explains how lady Macbeth wants to gain the power to not be at fault for her crimes, or feel guilt. Lady Macbeth wants to be the only person with this power so she can feel like a winner. Overall, lady Macbeth’s attitude changes throughout the play, but she still wants to win for herself, because she likes to be at the