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Transcript of The Major Themes and Motifs of 'Macbeth'. The Major Themes and Motifs of 'Macbeth'. Themes. Ambition. âMacbethâ examines the devastation that can occur when ambition oversteps its moral boundaries. The temptation that ambition causes plays a key factor in Macbeth and Lady Macbethâs decision to kill Duncan, and begin much of the action of the play.
Once again, Macbeth demonstrates poor decision making, further proving that Macbeth is not a victim of fate. Act 1 Scene 7 Act 3 Scene 1 Macbeth Challenges Fate Macbeth remembers the witches' prophecy that claims Banquo's children will one day be King so he decides to challenge fate. Knowing that all the previous prophecies have come true, Macbeth does anything he can to prevent this, so he murders Banquo.