To what extent has this scene transcended time and place and remained significant in contemporary society? The ‘Act 2 Scene 1’ of Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’ portrays the timeless theme of unchecked ambition transcending time and place by resonating with contemporary audiences who grapple with its consequences. Shakespeare does this through his use of literary techniques throughout Macbeth’s soliloquy, depicting his internal struggle and moral downfall as his unchecked ambition consumes him. The soliloquy serves as a pivotal moment where Macbeth, tormented by his ambitious desires, grapples with the consequences of his actions, both psychologically and morally. In Macbeth’s soliloquy, “A dagger of the mind, a false creation, proceeding from