How is Macbeth a lot like Napolean as far as his actions and ambitions?
Sunday, November 30, 2008
Nothing truly valuable arises from ambition or from a mere sense of duty; it stems rather from love and devotion towards men and towards objective things.” (Albert Einstein)
Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us; and true progress is to know more, and be more, and to do more.”(Oscar Wilde)
“Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.” (Salvador Dali)
“Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principals which direct them.” (Napolean Bonaparte)
I found these quotes to relate quite well to Macbeth's actions throughout the play. Any thoughts?
Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us; and true progress is to know more, and be more, and to do more.”(Oscar Wilde)
“Intelligence without ambition is a bird without wings.” (Salvador Dali)
“Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principals which direct them.” (Napolean Bonaparte)
I found these quotes to relate quite well to Macbeth's actions throughout the play. Any thoughts?
Journal Act III
Journaling as Macbeth Act III: Banquo is but a thorn in my side. Always nagging me, taunting me. He is but a pest that must be removed from my presence immediately. While he rides back to honor me tonight he will be slain, and his son is to find the same fate.
Both my lady and I feel terrible about the deeds we have done. Lost is my original cause, I feel as though i am slowly descending into madness. The ghosts of Banquo and Duncan will not leave my side. I see that Banquo was to be a thorn as he lived as well as in his death. My mind is overcome with the visions of night but I must not give in, I have fought like a bear to get this crown, I will fight like a bear to keep it. I must find those witches and get another prophecy if I am to sleep but an hour more in my lifetime.
Both my lady and I feel terrible about the deeds we have done. Lost is my original cause, I feel as though i am slowly descending into madness. The ghosts of Banquo and Duncan will not leave my side. I see that Banquo was to be a thorn as he lived as well as in his death. My mind is overcome with the visions of night but I must not give in, I have fought like a bear to get this crown, I will fight like a bear to keep it. I must find those witches and get another prophecy if I am to sleep but an hour more in my lifetime.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Journal Act V
Journal as Macbeth ActV:
Scene I:I am consumed with guilt. I cannot but look at my hands, stained by the blood of friends, of people who have died in vain. I, like my manipulative wife, am slowly going mad.
Scene II: The English army approaches, but let them come. None of those who come may slay me, as each is born of woman.
Scene III: The English move closer yet. I am ready, and confident. I am outfitted with my armor, brandished with my sword. I will make quick work of all those born of woman. I fear nothing, nothing sept the one not born of woman.
Scene IV: It seems as though bernum wood has come to my castle, just as the witches said. This worries me slightly, though I know my duty and thus am confident. With my back against the wall i will fight like a bear avoiding only the one not born of woman.
Scene V: My wife is dead, and i am cornered. It seems all the bloodshed has been for not. Though there will be more, i will not have killed in vain. I will fight to the end defending this crown wich sits so guilty about my head.
Scene VI: These fools, they think they have me cornered they think they will kill me. But they know not the witches prophecies. They shall not kill me sept the one not born of woman.
Scene VII: Ha, these men born of woman are no match for me, it seems that the witches were right, and i am more confident than ever. I will survive this attempt at tretchery and take my seat upon the throne of ireland once again.
Scene VIII: Macduff! Damn Macduff, though was not born of woman. How did i not see this coming. Like a fool i became too confident. I the bloodshed, all the guilt hath been in vain. It seems I am now destined to spend an eternity in hell.
Scene I:I am consumed with guilt. I cannot but look at my hands, stained by the blood of friends, of people who have died in vain. I, like my manipulative wife, am slowly going mad.
Scene II: The English army approaches, but let them come. None of those who come may slay me, as each is born of woman.
Scene III: The English move closer yet. I am ready, and confident. I am outfitted with my armor, brandished with my sword. I will make quick work of all those born of woman. I fear nothing, nothing sept the one not born of woman.
Scene IV: It seems as though bernum wood has come to my castle, just as the witches said. This worries me slightly, though I know my duty and thus am confident. With my back against the wall i will fight like a bear avoiding only the one not born of woman.
Scene V: My wife is dead, and i am cornered. It seems all the bloodshed has been for not. Though there will be more, i will not have killed in vain. I will fight to the end defending this crown wich sits so guilty about my head.
Scene VI: These fools, they think they have me cornered they think they will kill me. But they know not the witches prophecies. They shall not kill me sept the one not born of woman.
Scene VII: Ha, these men born of woman are no match for me, it seems that the witches were right, and i am more confident than ever. I will survive this attempt at tretchery and take my seat upon the throne of ireland once again.
Scene VIII: Macduff! Damn Macduff, though was not born of woman. How did i not see this coming. Like a fool i became too confident. I the bloodshed, all the guilt hath been in vain. It seems I am now destined to spend an eternity in hell.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Journal Act IV
SceneI: This is driving me mad. I wish i could undo all that has been wrought. My mind is fleeing me as i have become consumed with guilt. With each rising sun i wake to visions of my friendly past.
Scene II: Duncan and Banquo haunt me while i'm wake and as i slumber. Why hath my poor, demented wife led me to do the deeds. To darken my skin with this unwashable blood. To darken my mind with visions of the night. I feel as if i am in a cyclone spinning round and round, not knowing what is coming next.
Scene III:I feel not sane. My life is dark, i have nothing but the power which i fought so ferociously for. I will gaurd that with till the end, i will not perish in vain. All the blood that hath been shead shall not be in vain.
Scene II: Duncan and Banquo haunt me while i'm wake and as i slumber. Why hath my poor, demented wife led me to do the deeds. To darken my skin with this unwashable blood. To darken my mind with visions of the night. I feel as if i am in a cyclone spinning round and round, not knowing what is coming next.
Scene III:I feel not sane. My life is dark, i have nothing but the power which i fought so ferociously for. I will gaurd that with till the end, i will not perish in vain. All the blood that hath been shead shall not be in vain.
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