Power is a very dangerous obsession because it corrupts many individuals. The idea of ​​power corrupting individuals has been present since the times of Hitler and Napoleon, but has worsened in the present day due to advanced technology and individuals' 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 influences the people around them and can ultimately turn the individual into a tyrant. For starters, individuals corrupted by power all exhibit similar character traits. Gaddafi is the current Libyan leader who has abused his power. Gaddafi displays a very courageous attitude, which is clearly made known when he says, "[he] has not yet [ordered] the use of force... when [he] does, everything will burn" (Ghosh 2). Gaddafi can also be seen as a tyrant, when he says: "[he] will not leave this land, and [he] will die here as a martyr" (2). One can conclude how ambitious Gaddafi has become to stay in power. Furthermore, Macbeth also displays similar character traits in the play Macbeth. When Macbeth begins to have power in his hands, he wants more. He also showed a very fearless and bold attitude like Gaddafi, which is shown when Macbeth says “The firstborn of my heart shall be the firstborn of my hand” (Shakespeare 4.1.166-167). Here, Macbeth is trying to point out that he is willing to commit any crime to stay… in the center of the paper… the citizens of the land thought Macbeth was mad and hated him because he killed many innocent people; the citizens want Macbeth gone, just as Gaddafi's men hate him and want him gone. Before showing any violent action a tyrant must reflect on reactions to prevent future conflicts. In conclusion, it can be said that when an individual abuses the use of power it causes negative impacts on a nation. Power has very dangerous uses and corrupts people, which not only affects the individual but also affects the people around him by turning them into a tyrant. One can learn that power can be beneficial to an entire nation and help solve problems in the world only if used correctly. Gaddafi and Macbeth both show how power corrupts, which results in the fall of both of their nations. Power is very dangerous when you try to take advantage of it.