Power is a very dangerous obsession because it corrupts many people. The idea that power corrupts people has been around since the days of Hitler and Napoleon, but it has become worse today due to technological advancements and people's ambition for money. A perfect example of an individual corrupted by power is Muammar Gaddafi. Muammar Gaddafi, tyrant of Libya, shocked the world with his use of power. Another great example of how power corrupts an individual is shown in the play Macbeth written by William Shakespeare. The protagonist, Macbeth, shows how he is corrupted by the use of power. Unfortunately, power corrupts an individual to the point that it affects the people around them and can eventually turn the individual into a tyrant. To begin with, individuals corrupted by power all exhibit similar character traits. Gaddafi is the current Libyan leader who abused his power. Gaddafi displays a very courageous attitude, which is clearly demonstrated when he declares: “[he] has not yet [ordered] the use of force… when [he] does, everything will burn” (Ghosh 2 ). Gaddafi can also be considered a tyrant when he declares: “[he] is not going to leave this land, and [he] will die here as a martyr” (2). We can conclude how ambitious Gaddafi became to stay in power. Additionally, Macbeth also exhibits similar character traits in the play Macbeth. As Macbeth begins to gain power, he wants more. He too showed a very fearless and bold attitude like Gaddafi, as shown by Macbeth when he says: "The firstborn of my heart will be the firstborn of my hand" (Shakespeare 4.1.166-167) . Here Macbeth is trying to emphasize that he is willing to commit any crime to stay... middle of paper ... citizens of the country thought Macbeth was crazy and hated him because he killed many innocent; the citizens want Macbeth gone, just as Gaddafi's men hate him and want him gone. Before showing violent actions, a bully must think about reactions aimed at preventing future conflicts. In conclusion, it can be said that when an individual abuses the use of power, it has negative impacts on a nation. Power has very dangerous uses and it corrupts people, which not only affects the individual but also the people around them and turns them into a tyrant. One can learn that power can benefit an entire nation and help end problems in the world only if it is used correctly. Both Gaddafi and Macbeth show how power corrupts, leading to the downfall of both their countries. Power is very dangerous when you try to take advantage of it.