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In William Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the character Macbeth's 'black and deep desire' refers to his ambition to become king and the lengths he is willing to go to in order to achieve and maintain that status. This desire ultimately leads to his downfall as he resorts to murder and betrayal to fulfill his ambition.
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Is chillingworth's deep desire for revenge understandable?
Roger Chillingsworth is a character from the Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, not Macbeth.
What does Macbeth privately express when he learns he isn't king?
he expresses is black and deep desires to be king
What is a quote from Macbeth that shows ambition?
"Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires." - Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 4.
What thoughts about Duncan does Macbeth have that conflict with his ''black and deep desires?
Macbeth, before the murder, can never fully reconcile his desire for the throne--which is strongly encouraged on, if not coerced, by his ambitious wife--and the murder of an old man, a man who has been supportive and generous towards Macbeth, who has never used or abused Macbeth in any way. Macbeth daydreams of being king, but is afraid of the steps towards it--a brutal murder, falsely accusing the retainers in the king's death, the possibility that he will no be believed by his peers. Regicide is a crime, but it is made more terrible when the man killed was a good and just mentor undeserving of the act.
What are Macbeth's desires?
Macbeth has many desires. The desire that moved him most was his desire to be king and to satisfy his wife's ambitions.
What is the best example of a tragic flaw?
Macbeth’s ambition to become king
After hearing that malcome is duncans chocie as heir to the throne Macbeth wants the stars to hide there light so that his black deep desires will not be seen to what is he referring?
The "black and deep desires" he is talking about is the temptation to hurry along Duncan's death so he can become king quicker. At this point because Duncan has nepotistically named his son as his favoured heir, and so it looks like Macbeth won't become king just by waiting for it. The temptation is to help the prophecy along.
Who is the slave in Macbeth?
In Shakespeare's play "Macbeth," the character who is described as a slave is Macbeth himself. He refers to himself as a slave to ambition and to Lady Macbeth's desires, illustrating how he is controlled by his overwhelming desire for power and the consequences of his actions.
What Did the witches say when Macbeth walked in the cave?
The witches greeted Macbeth with chants of "All hail, Macbeth! hail to thee, Thane of Cawdor!" and "All hail, Macbeth! that shalt be king hereafter!" These prophecies fueled Macbeth's ambition and desire for power.
Why does Macbeth chose to ignore the inner voices that tell him not to murder Duncan?
Macbeth was consumed by his ambition and desire for power, leading him to prioritize his own goals over his moral conscience. He was influenced by Lady Macbeth and ultimately convinced himself that the benefits of committing the murder outweighed the voice of his conscience.
Which lines show how Macbeth reacts to duncans plans for his son malcom?
"The Prince of Cumberland! That is a step on which I must fall down or else o'erleap." The idea was that the Prince of Cumberland was the heir apparent, like the Prince of Wales in England.
A quote that suggests Macbeth is not skilled at hiding his emotions?
"Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires." - Macbeth, Act 1, Scene 4. This quote indicates that Macbeth struggles to conceal his ambitious and murderous thoughts, suggesting that he is not adept at hiding his emotions.
