I need help doing a thesis for Macbeth by Shakespeare. I'm focusing on the character Macbeth and my theme is ambition.

Intially:
-He is shown as a loyal soldier who is kind (fill with the mill of human kindness)
-He gets startled when the witches tell him his 3 prophecies
-He hesitates to act on the prophecies.
-He knows that's what he wants, to be king but doesn't want to do immoral acts to pursue his ambition

Then:
- Lady Macbeth is the one who manipulates him into pursuing his ambition.
- He does kill Duncan and is haunted for committing murder (shown by hallucinations)
- He is not at peace and regrets what he has done

Finally:
- He is so used to killing people and doing cruel acts that nothing scares him anymore. He is no longer afraid of anything
-He s no motivation left for his ambitions so he feels his life is useless

I'm having trouble writing a thesis about Macbeth with the theme of ambition.

When a (loyal or suggestive or absily manipulated) individual is given an oppuruntity to pursue their ambition....... not sure

Your thesis statement needs to focus on Macbeth himself, not generalities. Read through the examples here to see the difference between non-thesis statements and real thesis statements:

https://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/thesistatement.html

This webpage makes excellent points about writing a paper about a piece of literature. The first part focuses on the format of the paper and other technical needs. The second part is specific about how to write papers about any literary work:
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/composition/literature.htm

I'm writing a critical essay.and when we do say, mean and matter for our quote, the matter is outside of the text. So my thesis needs to be general but regarding to Macbeth's responses.

Good luck!

I'm writing a critical essay.and when we do say, mean and matter for our quote, the matter is outside of the text. So my thesis needs to be general but regarding to Macbeth's responses.

When a loyal, kind-hearted individual is presented with an opportunity to pursue their ambition, they may be initially hesitant or conflicted, but under the influence of external manipulation, they may ultimately succumb to their desires. However, the pursuit of ambition often comes at a steep cost, leading to guilt, regret, and a loss of purpose, ultimately resulting in a sense of despair and the realization that their ambition has left them empty.

To form your thesis statement about Macbeth and the theme of ambition, you can use the above explanation as a starting point. Here's a possible thesis statement:

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, the character of Macbeth exemplifies the tragic consequences of unchecked ambition, as his initially hesitant pursuit of power under Lady Macbeth's manipulation ultimately leads to guilt, despair, and a sense of emptiness, highlighting the destructive nature of ambition.

Remember, a thesis statement is a concise statement that sums up the main point or argument of your essay. It should be clear, specific, and debatable, allowing you to develop and support your thesis throughout your paper.