Obsession+and+Corruption+4


 * Obsession and Corruption **

The most obvious example of power corruption is the corruption of Macbeth. This corruption begans to take hold when he hears the prophecies of the witches and then takes root when his wife insists he fulfill the prophecy and kill Duncan. These quotes show that several characters, including Banquo, fall because of over ambitouosness and obsession.

First quote: While debating on weither or not to kill Duncan he realizes his own ambitions are pushing him to become rash and evil. He also notes that there is not other reason to kill Duncan besides his own ambition. Second quote: Although Banquo suspects Macbeth of killing Duncan he does not want to say anything or accuse him because he is afraid it will disturb his own prophecy. Could he be considered an acomplis because he does not stand up for whats right to protect his own goals? Third quote: Macduff is consumed by the desire to find and kill Macbeth. Fourth quote: Banquo is eager to hear what the witches have in store for him and we can see that Banquo is ambitious – he's pleased when he learns his heirs will be kings.Yet, Banquo never takes drastic measures to gain power for himself or his heirs and complementing Macbeths o MACBETH […] I have no spur To prick the sides of my intent, but only wn over ambitiousness. vaulting ambition, which o'erleaps itself And falls on the other. (1.7.1)   BANQUO Thou hast it now: King, Cawdor, Glamis, all, As the weird women promised, and I fear Thou play'dst most foully for't; yet it was said It should not stand in thy posterity, But that myself should be the root and father Of many kings. If there come truth from them (As upon thee, Macbeth, their speeches shine) Why, by the verities on thee made good, May they not be my oracles as well And set me up in hope? But hush, no more. (3.1.1) […] Either thou, Macbeth, Or else my sword, with an unbatter'd edge, I sheathe again undeeded. There thou shouldst be; By this great clatter, one of greatest note Seems bruited. Let me find him, Fortune! And more I beg not. (5.8.1)  || BANQUO […] My noble partner You greet with present grace and great prediction Of noble having and of royal hope, That he seems rapt withal. To me you speak not. If you can look into the seeds of time, And say which grain will grow and which will not, Speak then to me, who neither beg nor fear Your favors nor your hate. (1.3.2)
 * MACDUFF