1. What do you understand about the character of Antonio from the
beginning of the story?
2. Why does Shylock agree to lend money to Antonio?
3. Then suddenly all his happiness was dashed with sorrow. What was the
cause of Bassanio's happiness and sorrow?
Answers
Answer:
1
He is kind, generous, honest and confident, and is loved and revered by all the Christians who know him, but not by the Jew Shylock. His
willingness to die for his friend Bassanio is a manifestation of his character. Antonio manifests antisemitism by cursing and spitting at Shylock.
2 Shylock lends money to Antonio as part of a plan to get rid of him. ... Antonio wishes to borrow money for his friend Bassanio, but he is reluctant to make a deal involving interest. He strongly opposes usury, frequently condemning Shylock for his practices and his religion.
3"In sooth I know not why I am so sad." What do Solanio and Salerio think is the reason Antonio is sad? ... He owes Antonio a lot of money; he likes to spend and have a good time. An honorable person, wants to pay him back.
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