The dangers combination of manipulation and ambition can lead to unintended and irreversible consequences. By having a desire for power, an individual is subconsciously having a desire for disaster. The determination and perseverance of one character can influence/force another character to become a murderer for success.
Macbeth is a famous Shakespeare play which drives an honorable man to a blood thrusting killer. However, Macebeth is not driven for royalty, but for the satisfaction of pleasing his wife. Lady Macbeth is a manipulative and deceiving wife. She thrives on ambition mix with sinful thoughts in order to get what she wants. After receiving the title of Thane of Cawdor, Macbeth becomes next in line for king. However, Lady Macbeth does not feel any joy or enthusiasm for this 'promotion' but instead of a thrive for power. She intends to manipulate her husband by questioning his manhood. Yet, Macbeth who knows right from wrong is blindly coerced into a blood bath, in order to become king.
Macbeth put his whole reputation at risk only to prove to his wife that he is a true man. Showing no remorse at first for Banquo and Duncan, Lady Macbeth secretly start to show sympathy. When she begins to sleepwalk and reveal how her hands are bloody forever, she realizes she cannot live like this.. Lady Macbeth commits suicide and Macbeth is heartbroken. He risked everything for his wife just to end up with her dying.
In conclusion, characters of manipulation can influence others do their bidding. Manipulation and ambition can be a violent asset to a selfish wife. Shakespeare has many events in order to reveal his themes. While Macbeth struggles, it relates to Shakespeare themes. Since Macbeth is blindly manipulated, the audience is able to comprehend how we listen to others while we should listen to our conscious.
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