Salerio and Solanio think Antonio is distracted because his money is tied up in his ships, which are sailing on dangerous seas. When he denies this suggestion, Solanio guesses that he’s in love, an answer Antonio also rejects.
What humorous advice does Gratiano offer Antonio?
Gratiano tells Antonio not to be so grave about worldly affairs, but rather “With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come.Why should a man whose blood is warm within/ Sit like his grandsire…/…And creep into the jaundice/ By being peevish?” In other words, he suggests Antonio is acting old before his time.
Who was shylock and where did he live?
Shylock,the Jew lived at venice,he was an usurer who had amassed an immense fortune by lending money at great interest to christian merchants.
How do the so-called wise people act and whats their purpose accordind to Gratiano? According to Gratiano, wise men are silent and stern. They're only considered wise because they don't say anything.
Who was Bassanio?
the friend of Antonio who borrows three thousand ducats from him. He is also the suitor to Portia who chooses the correct casket and marries her.
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.
Why was Portia in a pensiv mood during the selection of her husband?
Portia did not all together want a husband. She also was weary of having her husband chosen by her father's casket game.
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 is telling Antonio to "chill out" and have some fun. He says it is better to get laugh lines all over his face than wrinkles from worrying. He would rather overload his liver with alcohol that deny himself a good time: With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come. And let my liver rather heat with wine Than my heart cool with mortifying groans.
In the story Merchant of V•enice (Act3, Scene2), what was written in the letter that made Bassanio turn pale? Who had written the letter?
In Act III, 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.
What are the most important themes of the play 'Merchant of Venice'?
Some of the different themes in this play are love, hatred, mercy, and prejudice.
Describe Caskets trial about Prince of Morocco and Prince of Aragon ?
The Prince of Morocco first chooses gold and gets a death skull. The Prince of Aragon receives the picture of an idiot. This is symbolic, for he is an old man and hence is an idiot for thinking himself deserving of a young woman.
In which way does Shakespeare portray Portia's generous nature?
Portia has a good idea 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 loan but Shylock refuses.
How does Portia show that she is intelligent and has good management skill ?
Portia and Nerissa, worried about their new husbands, tell Lorenzo that they are going to stay at a local monastery for a few days in order to pray. After Lorenzo and Jessica leave, Portia sends her servant Balthasar to her cousin Doctor Bellario with instructions that Balthasar should bring anything Bellario gives him to Venice. Portia then informs Nerissa that they are going to dress up as men and go to Venice in order to help their husbands.
What is Antony concerned about at the beginning of the play?
His melancholy.
What does Salarino think Antonio's sadness is about?
Worry over his ships.
Why is Antonio not worried about his wealth at the beginning of the play?
His wares are on more than one ship.
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.
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