557. Ears

Ears. Especial attention should be given profile views of the face, or such views which show the shape of the ear quite distinctly. Reference to Illustration No. 40 will show you the importance of knowing the character as expressed by the shape of the ear.

559. Strong signs of dishonesty and of a deceitful individual are expressed by the ear having a pointed tip, similar to the one shown in Fig. 7.

560. As Fig. 5 shows the correct shape of a well-balanced ear, this should be your model.

561. The Eye

The Eye. Eyes and heads go together. As a

Illustration No. 41. Character Chart - Eyes.

See Paragraph 562.

rule eyes express more character than any of the other facial features. They are not merely organs of vision, but, by their expression, they show the true character of the individual in a more complete and varied way than any of the other features. The sentiment expressed by the eyes is always true to the individual. The muscles around the eyes cannot represent in a striking manner each separate faculty; therefore, they do not express the faculties in a permanent manner. The character, however, is shown more in a transient way. The sentiment expressed through the eyes is done with the lids rather than the eyeballs.

562. The expression of the eye is almost wholly controlled by the contraction and relaxation of the lids. This will be easily understood by referring to Illustration No. 41. Fig. 1 of this illustration represents a deceitful eye, and Fig. 2 is an honest eye. Fig. 3 shows the eye of a sincere individual, while Fig. 4 is another example of a deceitful one. Cruel eyes are represented in Fig. 5.

563. Eyes do not close of their own accord. They are operated and controlled by the mind and by the various faculties. The eyelids act as protectors to the eyes and when the indivdual is selfish or destructive in his nature and desires to withhold these facts from the world, the eyelids tend to close. Mirthfulness, however, gives a twinkle to the eyes by contracting the lids and forming lines running directly outward from each corner. An open, steady eye that can look you in the eye without an effort, one that is not restless or that looks out of the corners at you, one in which the upper eyelids are inclined to form angles, represents an honest individual. The more closed the eyes the more secrecy.

564. The least amount of work possible should be done on the eye, as this feature is extremely delicate. Unless you have become quite expert in the handling of the etching knife and the pencil, you will experience difficulty in attempting to alter the eyes. When you feel you have control over the knife and pencil, then you are at liberty to change the eyes to whatever extent you deem it necessary. But, as much of the character is expressed in such a delicate way in these features you should proceed very carefully in attempting to make any alterations. What changes are made should tend toward the ideal, in order that you may show the best of the subject's characteristics.