Ambition can drive people to do unspeakable things from "summary" of Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff
The desire to rise, to succeed, can be a powerful force, a relentless engine driving individuals to take actions they never thought possible. Ambition can push people beyond their moral boundaries, urging them to do things they never imagined they were capable of. In "Fates and Furies," this theme is explored through the characters of Lotto and Mathilde, whose unquenchable thirst for success leads them down dark and treacherous paths. Lotto, in his pursuit of fame and fortune as an actor, is willing to sacrifice everything - his relationships, his integrity, even his own happiness - to achieve his goals. His ambition blinds him to the consequences of his actions, leading him to betray those closest to him in his relentless quest for success. Similarly, Mathilde's ambition drives her to manipulate and deceive, to orchestrate a carefully crafted facade...
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