Archetype of Ambition in Macbeth
In Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” which character most effectively functions as an archetype to warn against unchecked ambition?
A
Banquo, who represents noble restraint in contrast to Macbeth’s voracious quest for power.
B
Lady Macbeth, whose manipulative ambitions drive her into madness and death.
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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