Question

[7:58 PM, 10/15/2020] Sewli Miss: Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow :–
Bassanio : Nor is the wide world ignorant of her worth,
For the four winds blow in from every coast
Renowned suitors, and her sunny locks
Hang on her temples like a golden fleece,
Which makes her seat of Belmont Colchos strand,
And many Jasons come in quest of her.
O, my Antonio, had I but the means
To hold a rival place with one of them
I have a mind presages me such thrift,
That I should questionless be fortunate.
Antonio : Thou know’st that all my fortunes are at sea;
Neither have I money or commodity
To raise a present sum; therefore go forth,
Try what my credit can in Venice do.
i) What is the point of the first speech in the above dialogue ? [3]
ii) What light does the first speech throw on the character of Portia ? [3]
iii) Explain the significance of ‘golden fleece’, ‘Colchos strand’ and ‘Jason
iv) What light does the second speech throw on the character of Antonio ? [3]
v) From the above mentioned lines what idea do you form of the relationship
between Bassanio and Antonio ?

Answer 1

Answer:

not sure

Explanation:

i. don't know

ii.a woman

iii.came in quest of her

iv.his fortunes at sea

v.no idea