Macbeth - Ambition theme Flashcards
1
Q
Lady M: ‘We shall not fail’
A
This shows that Lady M is very ambitious and is certain they will not fail in the killing of Duncan
2
Q
Macbeth: ‘We have scorched the snake not killed it’
A
This implies theres more evil to come and that killing Duncan wasn’t enough for him. This the first of a chain of events
3
Q
Macbeth: ‘I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition’
A
At the moment of finding out he shall be king, he has no interest into forcing this to happen. However feels something is starting to push him towards this
