Question

Answer one or more questions from the following play
The Merchant of Venice: Shakespeare
Question 1. Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
Gratiano: let me play the fool:
With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come
And let my liver rather heat with wine
Than my heart cool with mortifying groans.
Why should a man, whose blood is warm within,
Sit like his grandsire cut in alabaster?
Sleep when he wakes? And creed into the jaundice
By being peevish?
(1) Why does Gratiano say "Let me play the fool"?
(in) What light does the above extract throw upon the character of the speaker?
(iii) How does Antonio react to these statements made by Gratiano?
(iv) What does Gratiano mean when he says "creep into the jaundice;by being peevish
(v) Explain the extract in your own words.​

Answer 1

Answer:

i hope u will find my answer good

Explanation:

1) he plays the fool because anotonio was not in a good mood and gratiano try's to make antonio laugh and try to ease the situation.

3) he make bo reaction and tries to show his vinigar aspect face.

4) he meant by this because ppl who dont be happy enough always creep into jaundice " this is just a saying justified.