Question

Antonio: In sooth, I know there why I am so sad. It worries me, you say it wearies you; But how I caught it, found it, or come by it, What stuff'tis made of, whereof it is born, I am to learn; And such a want -wit sadness make of me, That I have much Ado to know myself. a) Who address this line to whom? b) What does the word: “In sooth” mean? c) Where are Antonio and his friends? d) What reason does Salarino give the probable cause of Antonio’s melancholy?​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Antonio is the speaker, he is addressing this line to Salarino and Salanio.

b) The word 'In sooth' mean Infact.

c) Antonio and his friends are in a public place (or a street) in Venice.

d) Here Antonio says that he doesn't know why he is sad then Salarino says that the reason for Antonio's melancholy is the ships that are sailing in the sea. Salarino says that Antonio's mind is tossing on the ocean where his ships are sailing with big grand sails like gentlemen and rich citizens on the sea who ignore petty traffickers(small ships) . so, in short Salarino is saying that the reason for Antonio's melancholy are his ships which are sailing in the ship.

Answer 2

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