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What does there's no art to find the minds construction in the face mean in Macbeth?
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The context helps here. Duncan is surprised to find that the Thane of Cawdor turned out to be a traitor. He says, "There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face; he was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust." We know what the second part means: Duncan trusted Cawdor completely. In the first part, the word "art" means skill or ability, "mind's construction" means the way someone's mind is constructed, or what they are thinking, so it means "there is no such thing as the skill or ability to find what someone is thinking in the face", or "you can't judge a book by its cover". Duncan is saying that you cannot tell what someone is thinking by looking at them, and this is true for Duncan anyway. Other people are capable of it.
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Who said in Macbeth there's no art to find the minds construction in the face he was a gentleman on whom i built an absolute trust?
Duncan, about the first Thane of Cawdor. Of course, his next choice for Thane of Cawdor is someone else in whom he builds an absolute trust, namely Macbeth. Truly, Duncan is useless at finding the mind's construction in the face, which might make him a saint or an idiot, but in any event a man unequipped to be an effective king.
What leads Duncan to honor Macbeth?
He says so himself. "There's no art to find the minds's construction in the face. He was a gentleman upon whom I built an absolute trust." This of the first Thane of Cawdor he made the mistake of trusting.
What are some examples of synecdoche in Macbeth?
"Take thy face hence." (Macbeth, V, iii)
What does lady Macbeth compare macbeths face to?
a book
Did duncan fit shakespeares role of a good king?
Not really. Duncan was a good and saintly man, but was poorly equipped to run a country. In particular he is a poor judge of character: as he himself says "There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face." He is completely wrong about the Thane of Cawdor, and has no inkling of what is going on in Macbeth or Lady Macbeth's minds. He chooses the feckless Malcolm as his successor, just because he is his son. Henry V better fits the ideal of a king. He spots conspirers against his throne and without difficulty foils them.
Who said in Macbeth there's no art to find the minds construction in the face he was a gentleman on whom i built an absolute trust?
Duncan, about the first Thane of Cawdor. Of course, his next choice for Thane of Cawdor is someone else in whom he builds an absolute trust, namely Macbeth. Truly, Duncan is useless at finding the mind's construction in the face, which might make him a saint or an idiot, but in any event a man unequipped to be an effective king.
What leads Duncan to honor Macbeth?
He says so himself. "There's no art to find the minds's construction in the face. He was a gentleman upon whom I built an absolute trust." This of the first Thane of Cawdor he made the mistake of trusting.
What words did Duncan say to show that he was too trusting in Macbeth?
Duncan calls Macbeth "O worthiest cousin!" and "Noble Macbeth" as signs of his trust and admiration for him. Duncan also says, "There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face," indicating his belief that one's true intentions are not always apparent from outward appearances.
Who said tyrant show thy face in Macbeth?
The line "Tyrant, show thy face!" is spoken by Macduff in Act 5, Scene 8 of Shakespeare's play Macbeth. Macduff is challenging Macbeth to show himself and face the consequences of his tyrannical actions.
What are some examples of synecdoche in Macbeth?
"Take thy face hence." (Macbeth, V, iii)
Did duncan fit shakespeares role of a good king?
Not really. Duncan was a good and saintly man, but was poorly equipped to run a country. In particular he is a poor judge of character: as he himself says "There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face." He is completely wrong about the Thane of Cawdor, and has no inkling of what is going on in Macbeth or Lady Macbeth's minds. He chooses the feckless Malcolm as his successor, just because he is his son. Henry V better fits the ideal of a king. He spots conspirers against his throne and without difficulty foils them.
What does lady Macbeth compare macbeths face to?
a book
Who is far too trusting in Macbeth?
Duncan. This is not a good quality in a king. His inability to judge others continuously amazes him: "There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face. He was a gentleman on whom I built an absolute trust."
What is false face in Macbeth?
A reoccurring theme in Macbeth is false face and deception. He and Lady Macbeth spend most of the play pretending to be innocent, or hiding under a false face. This also begs use of the quote "False face must hide what the false heart doth know" (Act 7, Scene 1, Line 82).
Macbeth smears the guard's face with blood?
No it is Lady Macbeth that smears the guards with blood because Macbeth does not want to go back, so she goes and does it instead.
What are the ratings and certificates for Criminal Minds - 2005 About Face 3-6?
Criminal Minds - 2005 About Face 3-6 is rated/received certificates of: Netherlands:12 USA:TV-14
Does King Duncan know Macbeth wants to be king?
No. King Duncan was clueless. He admits it himself: "There's no art to find the mind's construction in the face; he was a gentleman in whom I built an absolute trust." He had no idea what was going on with Macbeth. Macbeth really expected to be named as Duncan's heir (he was after all a successful warrior unlike the feckless Malcolm) and was shocked and hurt when Duncan named Malcolm Prince of Cumberland. And then Duncan says "And now the party's at Macbeth's place!" He was, as I said, clueless.
