Theme of Ambition and Greed in Shakespeare's Macbeth.

Greed and Ambition Throughout Macbeth, Shakespeare demonstrates that both greed and ambition can turn even the best of people into the worst. Macbeth was a noble Scotsman in the beginning of the play. He fought to protect his country against traitor and the Norwegian. Furthermore, Macbeth was extremely loyal to the King; often paying homage and show a great amount of respect for the king. For example, Macbeth feels honored to serve the king and …

…lose his crown. Macbeth's ambition has blinded any sensitivity he once had for his wife. This is ironic because it was his wife's convincing that made Macbeth become ambitious. Macbeth is the perfect example of how greed can ruin the best of men. Macbeth was once a noble soldier and he was faithful to all friends and his wife; however, his own greed and ambition made him show no regret for the people he killed.