Theme Of Ambition In Julius Caesar

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Ambition is defined as a strong desire to do or to achieve something, typically requiring determination and hard work. Some may look at this to as a bad thing or a good thing. Some may say that i moderation it is fine. For example, in Julius Caesar, Brutus kills Caesar for having too much ambition. A tragic fall is considered when the main character lets something less than what they are bring them down. When they let their flaw get to them and drive them towards their own demise. The reason people see this is a bad thing is because it can lead to making the person do bad things that will result in possibly dangerous consequences. The reason why some may think ambition is good is because sometimes it is the only thing motivating someone …show more content…

Victor was so blinded by his ambition, and only saw what he wanted. He only saw one possible outcome and that was that if he did this it could revolutionize the world. Victor truly only had that best intentions in mind. To him this was the only way to turn his life on to the path he wanted. Another example of ambition taking control of someone's mind leading them to their own downfall would be Caesar in the play, Julius Caesar. Caesar was murdered by his own friends because of his ambition. He only saw the throne and land he ruled. That's why he was murdered by his own and it set them on their own destructive path themselves. This also just comes to show that one thing can lead to another and they are not all good things. Victor's ambition lead to the death of his family and himself, and Caesar's ambition lead to his death and the death of two others who were also blinded by their own wants and needs.

In conclusion, one of the most tragic flaw is ambition and that can lead the person it has taken control of on to bad paths. In Julius Caesar, Caesar was murdered by his own friends because of it. In Victor Frankenstein, Victor couldn't control is desire for glory and it lead to the death of his whole family and himself and his monster. Ambition can lead to many other things, as well. It led Brutus, Caesar's murderer, to start a war and not be able to win. He too was confused and it blocked the

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