Macbeth's Inner Dilemma: Ambition vs. Loyalty

Macbeth's soliloquy reveals his inner turmoil, torn between ambition for power and loyalty to King Duncan, as he contemplates an assassination.

Quote of the Day: Macbeth's Assassination Plan and Inner Conflict

If it were done when ’tis done, then ’twere well it were done quickly. (Original text)

If this business would really be finished when I did the deed, then it would be best to get it over with quickly. (Modern text)

- MACBETH : William Shakespeare -

⊙ Quote Meaning: 

This soliloquy is a line spoken by Macbeth in Act 1, Scene 7 of William Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth.' The line itself expresses Macbeth's wish that his intended action would be done quickly, implying that if he executed his planned action swiftly, his problems would be solved and his suffering would end. In this soliloquy, Macbeth is contemplating the idea of assassinating King Duncan. While he believes it would be best to act quickly if he could complete the assassination immediately without any repercussions, the line reveals Macbeth's inner conflict and foreshadows the tragic events that will unfold. Macbeth is emotionally wrestling with a moral dilemma, torn between his ambition (lust for power) and his conscience (loyalty to Duncan).

⊙ What is MACBETH by William Shakespeare?

One of William Shakespeare's most famous tragedies, "Macbeth," was written between 1603 and 1607 and is believed to have been first performed between 1606 and 1607. The play tells the story of Macbeth, a Scottish general who receives a prophecy from three witches that he will one day become king. It chronicles his rise to power and subsequent downfall after he murders King Duncan and assumes the throne. Plagued by guilt and paranoia, Macbeth's increasingly tyrannical behavior leads to his ultimate demise.

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