Explain how Macbeth’s analysis of his own weakness of ‘vaulting ambition’ in this passage contributes to the rising and falling action of the play.

The following soliloquy is from Act I, Sc. 7. In it, Macbeth contemplates the consequences of killing Duncan. Read the passage carefully and then write a well-organized essay in which you analyze the two sides of Macbeth’s inner conflict.

Explain how Macbeth’s analysis of his own weakness of ‘vaulting ambition’ in this passage contributes to the rising and falling action of the play.

Respond to the prompt with a topic that presents an interpretation and may establish a line of reasoning.
Select and use evidence to develop and support your line of reasoning.
Explain the relationship between the evidence and your topic.