Duncan learn impossible mistakes macbeth duncan's trusted thanes

Text	Duncan does not learn from his mistakes Macbeth is another one of Duncan's trusted Thanes and is called his *"valiant cousin, worthy gentleman" (1.2). This means the betrayal repeats itself and Duncan doesn't learn from his mistakes. However, the line "There's no art / To find the mind's contruction in the face"* implies it is impossible to see through someone's deception. Shakespeare suggests the evil and treachery of others makes it impossible for a king to be wholly good. Kindness and respect are vulnerable to deceit. In theory, Duncan would be the perfect king, but in reality he cannot contend with the wickedness of his peers.

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Duncan does not learn from his mistakes

Macbeth is another one of Duncan's trusted Thanes and is called his "valiant cousin, worthy gentleman" (1.2). This means the betrayal repeats itself and Duncan doesn't learn from his mistakes.

However, the line "There's no art / To find the mind's contruction in the face" implies it is impossible to see through someone's deception. Shakespeare suggests the evil and treachery of others makes it impossible for a king to be wholly good. Kindness and respect are vulnerable to deceit. In theory, Duncan would be the perfect king, but in reality he cannot contend with the wickedness of his peers.

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