Ambition is a trial that can in no way be associated with good or bad, like any emotion, it is truly neutral and up to interpretation. Within All The Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy, John 's ambition drove him into the wild realm of Mexico. Likewise, Okonkwo from Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, had a similar ambition to outrun his father and become a stronger member in his society, which drove him to make a mark on the world. Though both of their ends were bitter, ambition cannot be stated as entirely negative either, especially in The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday, in which ambition to take apart our greatest enemies shows our true strength of mind, and sets us apart from the rest. Lastly, The Name of God is Mercy, by Pope Francis, completes the circle by finding our ambition to help teach the rest of the world what Catholicism is presently. Ambition is a strength defined by our will to fight further, whether it classify as positive or negative is dependent on how we choose to enact upon the grand affairs of our lives. Ambition is a word that may strike the thought of a leader. In the case of Okonkwo and John, both were leaders of their own lives, and respected by their comrades for their endeavors. Okonkwo came upon this very early in his life, where he faced off against the famous wrestler, Amalinze the Cat. He is renowned as a village hero, and starts his own life away from his father, whom he abhors. Okonkwo has the moment in his life that we all wish to