Macbeth Quotations

      Motivation is demonstrated in Macbeth periodically.  Many people conclude that motivation is desirable as shown in this quote “Ambition is a positive, desirable trait in a person” overall my opinion agrees with this statement.  For example, “Stay you imperfect speakers.  Tell me more (19).”  Here Macbeth is saying tell me more, he is motivated to see his future as king, which is some cases is good.    Another example would be when Macbeth says “If good, why do I yield to that suggestion whose horrid image doth unfix my hair and make me seated heart knock at my ribs against the use of nature (23).  Macbeth here is wondering if him being king is a good thing why do I want to kill King Duncan?  Macbeth is debating and thinking about if he should do anything to help him become king or just let it happen.  He is motivated behind this action because he wants to become king however motivation provides desire to reach however motivation itself is not bad, the goal behind it maybe.

Power and material things do make some people happy and or bring joy to the world however many people have unlimited material things and are still unsatisfied with their lives.  Therefore, the quote “If you are in a position of power, you are happy.” is very disagreeable especially concerning Macbeth.  For example, “Stars, hide your fires; let not light see my black and deep desires (29).  Here Macbeth is saying he is going to kill King Duncan and doesn’t want even the stars to see it is so bad.  If the statement above is true, why would Macbeth have to do these terrible things that is so bad the stars shouldn't see.  In conclusion, I would disagree with the statement of power equals happiness, with evidence from Macbeth that it is not a true statement.

Work Time on Nervous Conditions Project:

2 hours on playlist and on "Nervous Conditions" interpretation.