Question

mark each with √ if it is limited commentary, x if it is developed. 1. quote: “there’s no art to find the mind’s construction in the face.” (duncan) commentary: duncan says you can’t always know what someone is thinking. 2. quote: “oftentimes, to win us to our harm… ” (banquo) commentary: banquo says the witches may be tricking macbeth. 3. quote: “welcome hither: i have begun to plant thee…” (duncan) commentary: duncan praises macbeth and uses plant imagery to illustrate how he will nurture him just as a plant might be cared for.

Explanation:

1. The quote by Duncan about not being able to know what someone is thinking from their face is a common - sense observation and a limited idea, so it is a limited commentary.
2. Banquo's statement about the witches potentially tricking Macbeth shows a more developed understanding of the situation and the nature of the witches, so it is a developed commentary.
3. Duncan's use of plant imagery to talk about nurturing Macbeth is a developed commentary as it shows a more elaborate way of expressing his intentions.

Answer:

1. X
2. √
3. √