Who is Bassanio in love with?

Inhaltsverzeichnis:

1. Who is Bassanio in love with?
2. Why is Antonio willing to die?
3. What was Antonio's last wish?
4. What information has Shylock given to the Duke?
5. What is Portia and Nerissa concerned about?
6. What is the main message of Merchant of Venice?
7. Is Shylock a villain or a victim?
8. Who did Portia and Nerissa dress up as?
9. Why does Nerissa marry gratiano?
10. Why is Jessica dressed as a boy?
11. Why does Shylock call Portia a worthy judge?
12. Why did Shylock not temper justice with mercy?
13. What oath does Shylock make in heaven?
14. Why does he blame the jailor?
15. What does Shylock say after the extract?
16. Who is Gaoler in Merchant of Venice?
17. Where are Antonio Shylock and the Gaoler Why was the Gaoler present?
18. What good news does Antonio receive?
19. How does Shylock respond to Antonio begging for mercy?
20. How did Antonio insulted Shylock?
21. Why has Antonio insulted Shylock many a time?
22. What is the need for Antonio to borrow money from his enemy?
23. How does Shylock justify his revenge?
24. Does Shylock deserve to be punished?
25. Why can't Portia choose her own husband?
26. Is Shylock justified in his complaint?

Who is Bassanio in love with?

Portia

Why is Antonio willing to die?

Answer. Answer: Antonio says he is ready to die because this is a way to spare Bassanio's feelings. ... Antonio shows his love in the way he is more determined to protect Bassanio from remorse than to worry about his own fate.

What was Antonio's last wish?

Answer. Explanation: Since Antonio has failed to pay the debt within the time frame mentioned in the bond, that is, three months, he has to make the payment of the penalty, which would result in his death. Hence, he makes his last wish - he wanted to meet Bassanio before making his payment of penalty.

What information has Shylock given to the Duke?

What information has Shylock given to the Duke? Answer: He has told the Duke that he would obtain the penalty which is due to him.

What is Portia and Nerissa concerned about?

Portia and Nerissa return to Belmont, ordering the servants to say nothing about their absence. When Bassanio, Gratiano and Antonio arrive, Portia welcomes them, but, accuses Bassanio and Gratiano of being unfaithful and giving their rings away to other women. ... They all go inside for Portia to tell the story in detail.

What is the main message of Merchant of Venice?

The Merchant of Venice is structured partly on the contrast between idealistic and realistic opinions about society and relationships. On the one hand, the play tells us that love is more important than money, mercy is preferable to revenge, and love lasts forever.

Is Shylock a villain or a victim?

Shylock is a combination of both victim and villain in The Merchant of Venice. He is a victim of discrimination and mistreated by Antonio and his daughter, Jessica. Shylock's greedy, vengeful nature is what makes him a villain, which helps drive the plot of the play.

Who did Portia and Nerissa dress up as?

Balthazar

Why does Nerissa marry gratiano?

The relationship between Nerissa and Gratiano is a good deal more traditional than that between Bassanio and Portia. ... Though she's quite submissive, as mentioned earlier, she does display some degree of independence; it is she who insists that marriage to Gratiano is conditional on Bassanio and Portia doing likewise.

Why is Jessica dressed as a boy?

Shylock remains in control of events in Venice, but Portia, his antagonist, is now moving against him. ... Indeed, the play has already shown Jessica dressed as a boy in her escape from Shylock's house. Dressing as a man is necessary since Portia is about to play a man's part, appearing as member of a male profession.

Why does Shylock call Portia a worthy judge?

Shylock flatters Portia by calling her a worthy judge. He says that her learned explanation and just decision shows that her knowledge of law is very sound.

Why did Shylock not temper justice with mercy?

Shylock realizes an opportunity to make a nobleman suffer as he feels he has and he refuses to bend and be merciful when society has not been merciful to him.

What oath does Shylock make in heaven?

The oath that shylock made in heaven was to execute his bond.

Why does he blame the jailor?

Shylock also blames him for having permitted Antonio to have come out of the prison. (ii) Shylock tells the gaoler that Antonio is that foolish person who lends money without charging any interest and gives him great loss.

What does Shylock say after the extract?

What does Shylock say after this extract, blaming the jailer for bringing Antonio out of prison? After this extract, Shylock angrily tells the jailer that he is surprised at his being so foolish as to yield to Antonio's request and to bring him out in the open. He censures the jailer for bringing him out.

Who is Gaoler in Merchant of Venice?

Explanation: The jailer in the Merchant of Venice the jailer seems to be a person who is considerate and feels sorry for Antonio. Despite Shylock taunting the jailer by saying that "Don't try to convince him to feel sorry for Antonio", the jailer only silently ignore what Shylock is saying.

Where are Antonio Shylock and the Gaoler Why was the Gaoler present?

(i) Antonio, Shylock and gaoler are present in a street before Shylock's house in Venice. The gaoler is present there because Shylock gives him warning and instruction to be followed. He warns the gaoler to take proper care of Antonio lest he should escape.

What good news does Antonio receive?

Antonio receives news that some of his ships have miraculously arrived in port, and Lorenzo is told that he will inherit Shylock's fortune. The company rejoices in its collective good fortune.

How does Shylock respond to Antonio begging for mercy?

Shylock replies that Antonio will soon be bankrupt and swears to collect his bond. Salarino doubts Shylock's resolve, wondering what the old man will do with a pound of flesh, to which Shylock chillingly replies that Antonio's flesh will at least feed his revenge.

How did Antonio insulted Shylock?

Antonio insults Shylock in several ways. He calls him a "cur" which is a dog, and he does it in public in front of other businessmen upon whom Shylock depends for his own livelihood. He curses Shylock's religion and ethnicity by mocking him and consistently mentioning what he sees as idiosyncrasies of Judaism.

Why has Antonio insulted Shylock many a time?

Answer: Both Antonio and Shylock have had business dealings in the past. Shylock claims that Antonio has spit on him, called him a dog, and insulted him for lending money for profit.

What is the need for Antonio to borrow money from his enemy?

Antonio needs to borrow money from his enemy Shylock to give it to Bassanio, his friend so that he can go to Belmont to woo the rich lady Portia.

How does Shylock justify his revenge?

Answer. Shylock feels deeply pained by the inequality. He says when a Jew offends a Christian,the Christian's kind and gentle reaction is revenge. So, if a Christian offends a Jew, the punishment that the Jew will come up with,if he follows this example of the Christian,is revenge.

Does Shylock deserve to be punished?

Answer. Shylock was persued by Portia into claiming his crime. Still, Antonio lossened his punishment but it was still too much for such a crime. He deserved much less punishment than he got.

Why can't Portia choose her own husband?

Not so fast. Not only is every potential suitor out to get his hands on Portia's wealth, but Portia doesn't even get to choose her husband, because her (dead) dad set up a little contest ("lottery") involving three caskets to ensure his little princess married the "right" man.

Is Shylock justified in his complaint?

Is Shylock justified in his complaint? Answer: Shylock certainly seems to be justified in his complaint against Antonio. ... Antonio has, furthermore, been hindering Shylock's transactions and been instigating Shylock's enemies against him.