Final answer:
Antonyms of 'wise' in the provided text are suggested by words indicating a lack of knowledge, expertise, or judgment, such as 'unversed', 'unenlightened', and 'folly'. Contextual cues within the extracts highlight the contrast between wisdom and its opposites.
Step-by-step explanation:
To find the antonyms for 'wise' in the given extracts, we need to first understand the context in which 'wise' is used. Wisdom, generally, refers to the possession of experience, knowledge, and good judgment. The opposite of being wise would then imply a lack of these qualities, such as being unwise, foolish, or naive.
Within the extracts provided, the antonym for 'wise' can be identified by looking at descriptions or implications of poor judgment or a lack of knowledge. For instance:
- “So, the student of war who is unversed in the art of war of varying his plans, even though he be acquainted with the Five Advantages, will fail to make the best use of his men.” - The word 'unversed' here implies a lack of knowledge or expertise, making it an antonym for 'wise'.
- “The enlightened ruler lays his plans well ahead; the good general cultivates his resources.” - One could argue that 'enlightened' is synonymous with 'wise', and therefore a direct antonym would be 'unenlightened'.
- “Mad are thy subjects all, and even the wisest heart Straight to folly will fall, at a touch of thy poisoned dart.” - The movement from wisdom to 'folly' suggests that folly is an antonym for wisdom in this context.
Therefore, words such as 'unversed,' 'unenlightened,' and 'folly' capture ideas opposite to wisdom in the given text.