Question

in act i, after the thane of cawdor is executed for treason, duncan makes this comment* theres no art to find the minds construction in the face: he was a gentleman on whom i built an absolute trust. which of the following best describes the effect of this speech? it increases tension by indicating that duncan is unlikely to discover the plot against him. it decreases sympathy for duncan by showing that he is not very intelligent. it increases sympathy for macbeth by showing that duncan is not a wise or capable monarch. it decreases tension by giving away the likely outcome of the tragedy. question 13 1 pts as revealed in act i of the tragedy of macbeth, in which way is lady macbeth most clearly stronger than macbeth? she understands the hidden meaning of the witches predictions. she is better able to articulate reasons why murder is wrong. she has no doubts or misgivings about committing murder. she is more easily underestimated as a possible enemy or traitor.

Explanation:

For the first question: Duncan's inability to "find the mind's construction in the face" (judge people's true intentions from their appearance) means he won't suspect betrayal easily. This lack of suspicion regarding potential threats (like the plot against him) heightens tension as the audience knows danger lurks.
For the second question: In Act I, Macbeth has doubts about murdering Duncan ("We will proceed no further in this business..."), while Lady Macbeth is resolute. She calls on spirits to "unsex me here" (remove feminine - like mercy) and plans the murder meticulously, showing no moral qualms or doubts.

Answer:

First question: It increases tension by indicating that Duncan is unlikely to discover the plot against him.
Second question: She has no doubts or misgivings about committing murder.