But who comes here? Lorenzo and his infidel?
What, and my old Venetian friend, Salerio?
(i) Where is everybody? What has just happened here? [3]
(ii) Who is the ‘infidel’? Explain the reference to ‘infidel’. [3]
(iii) What does Bassanio tell Portia after he reads the letter? [3]
(iv) What does Salerio continue to say? [3]
(v) How is it supported by what the ‘infidel’ says? What role has the ‘infidel’ played in the
events?
Answers
Answer:
No, we'll never win the bet if I stake down. 230 Lorenzo and Salerio, welcome hither, If that the youth of my new interest here Have power to bid you welcome. By your leave, 235 I bid my very friends and countrymen, Sweet Portia, welcome.
ii)One who does not believe in a certain religion. The Imam said that all non-Muslims are considered to be infidels. The definition of an infidel is a person who you consider a heathen because he does not adhere to the religion you believe is the true religion.
iii) "My lord and lady, it is now our time, That have stood by and seen our wishes prosper, To cry, good joy: good joy, my lord and lady!"
iv) Salarino concludes by saying, I know Antonio is sad to think upon his merchandise. When Antonio insists that he is not worried about his merchant ships, Solanio suggests that he is depressed because of unrequited love.
I DO NOT KNOW THE ANSWER OF i)