Question

1b) Read the following extract given below and answers the question that follows.DUKE: I am sorry for thee.Thou art come to answer.A stony adversary, an inhuman wretch,Uncap able of pity void any empty,From any dram of mercy,Antonio; I have heardYour grace hath ta'en great pains to qulifyHis rigorous courseQ1) Where is this scene taking place? Besides the two speakers who are others present?Q2) What does the statement, 'I am sorry for thee" tell us about Antonio's social status?Q3) Explain the metaphorical expression, "Stony adversary" Who is being referred to as such?Q4) What does the Dukes description of this person tell us about his nature?Q5) Give the meaning of the following?A) An inhuman wretchB) Uncapable of pity, void and empty from dram of mercyC) Great pains to qualify his rigorous courseD) Any dram of mercy​

Answer 1

Answer:

1) A court of justice in Venice

2) Antonio is in a pitiful position right now. The Duke cannot do anything for him except say sorry.

3) Shylock is called the "stony adversary". It means that his heart is as hard as stone.

4) He(Shylock) would not feel any sympathy. He is thirsty for revenge. He would not budge from his desire.

5) a) Shylock is said to be inhuman and is called a despicable person.

   b) He cannot show pity. He is devoid of even the smallest quantity of mercy.

   c) The Duke has tried a lot to soften Shylock's rigoorous course(difficult path)

   d) The smallest quantity of mercy

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