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EXTERNAL FORCES
Ambition becomes Macbeth's fatal flaw because he does not keep it in check with his morals and ethics. Although Macbeth’s initial ambition was driven by his internal desire for power, it was external forces such as the witches and lady Macbeth that tainted Macbeth towards using violence to acquire this power. Ambition was the leading cause in the downfall of Macbeth
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"I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition."
Macbeth’s fatal flaw of ambition that was driven by the prophecies made by the witches and the influence of Lady Macbeth pushed him into using violence to achieve his goals of power and expansion. His loss of control is shown through hallucinations and irrational decisions that he makes to try and preserve the new power that he holds. Near his death Macbeth relies on the predictions of the witches and this allows Macduff to target his weaknesses.
"They hailed him father to a line of kings. Upon my head they have placed a fruitless crown and put a barren scepter in my gripe." Macbeth
expresses strong concern that his reign will not be continued by his own bloodline.
"Mine eternal jewel, given to the common enemy of man, to make them kings."
plans to challenge fate and plots against the murder of Banquo and the rest of his family
out of control ambition because he is making irrational decisions and showing no remorse
does not care anymore about who he hurts to stay king. moral decline of Macbeth due to his spiraling ambition