The Cause Of Macbeth's Ruin
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The specific root of Macbeth's ruin is his uncontrollable ambition. His desires
take control of his actions and this becomes his tragic flaw. It prevents him
from becoming aware of when to stop; he is never fully satisfied as his desire
for power grows. Macbeth's judgment is impaired since he o ....
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.... eager to learn more; his eagerness is shown when he tells the witches,
"Stay you imperfect speakers, tell me more" (Act.1,Sc.3,Ln.70). Later in the
same scene Ross, a Scottish noble, presents Macbeth with the title Thane of
Cawdor and here he realized that the prophesies are true. The veracity of these
prophesies disturb Macbeth because at this point he is already filled with the
notion of being king and murder as the way of attaining that title. Macbeth
even asks himself; "why do I ....
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