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Archetype of Ambition in Macbeth
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In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, which character most effectively serves as an archetype warning against unchecked ambition?

A

Lady Macbeth, whose manipulative ambitions drive her into madness and death.

B

Banquo, who represents noble restraint in contrast to Macbeth’s voracious quest for power.

C

Duncan, whose untimely death acts as a cautionary element against political naivety.

D

Macbeth, whose tragic downfall exemplifies the destructive nature of overreaching aspirations.

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