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Saturday, 17 February 2018

The Merchant of Venice

What justification do Salerio and Solanio propose for Antonio’s sadness?
According to them, Antonio melancholic attitude suggests that his money is tied up in his ships, which are sailing on dangerous seas. Solanio predicts that he is in love.

What mocking suggestion does Gratiano present Antonio?
Gratiano tells Antonio don't be sad about worldly affairs.

Describe the character Shylock?
He was Jewish moneylender in Venice. He gives money to the Christian people and then demands great interest.

what are the views on so-called wise people according to Gratiano?
According to Graziano, wise men are silent and stern. They're only considered wise because they don't say anything.

What do you know about  Bassanio? 
He was the friend of Antonio who requested Antonio to borrow 3000 ducats so that he can make his appearance better and ask Portia to marry him

 What is Antonio actual Cause of Sadness?
In Act I, Scene 1, we are told that even Antonio doesn't know why he's feeling sad. Everyone assumes he's worried about the safety of his ships, but he claims the ships are not the reason for his depression.

What are the reasons for Portia sadness during selection?
She was sad because of her father casket game. She didn't want to choose her husband in this way.

Who are tubal and Chus? 
Tubal and Chus are Lorenzo's Jewish friends. and Tubal is one of Shylock's good friends and Chus is among his fellow Jews (countrymen).

What is Gratiano's philosophy to overcome sadness? 
Gratiano told Antonio that life has a short period be happy and have some better fun.



In the story Merchant of Venice, what was written in the letter that made Bassanio turn pale? 
Salerio hands Bassanio a letter from Antonio. Bassanio turns pale at the news that Antonio has lost his fortune and his ships, and he asks Salerio if it is true that all of Antonio's ventures have failed.

Themes of the play 'Merchant of Venice'?
Love, hatred, mercy, and prejudice are the vital themes.

illustrate the Caskets trial? 
The Prince of Morocco comes and first chooses gold and gets a death skull. After that Prince of Aragon gets the picture of an idiot.

Shakespeare portrayal of  Portia's generous nature? How 
Portia has a good idea of what she is going to do before the trial of Shylock. She gives Shylock the chance to concede his bond on Antonio before disaster befalls him. She offers Shylock compensation for a loan but Shylock refuses.

What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?
Worry over his ships.

What does Solanio think Antonio's sadness is about?
Love.

How is Bassanio related to Antonio? 
Bassanio is his cousin.

What does Antonio compare life on this earth to?
A staged play.

Who is the lover of Jessica?
Lorenzo is her lover and She is the daughter of Shylock. She hates her father.

What do you know about Gratioano?
He loves Nerissa who is the maid of Portia.

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