In the play Macbeth written by William Shakespeare the stories time frame is based upon old Scotland. It is during the time when Monarchy still existed and Scotland is in war with Whales. The entire novel expands over a time frame of 18 years. There are many emotions that rise in the play and there are often manipulations and playing upon the feelings. The main emotion in the play is ambition. The common theme of ambition in the play is that being ambitious leaves you blind to other areas and can drive you insane to get your goal. Some characters that showed this trait was Banquo, Macduff, Lady Macbeth, and Macbeth.

Banquo was a noble warrior and a Thane and in the beginning of the play he was very successful in a recent battle. Then he met three witches who prophesied that his children will be king of Scotland...