Question

discuss malapropism used in the merchant of venice 400 words​

Answer 1

Answer:

Act 2 Scene 2

LAUNCELOT

But I pray you, ergo, old man, ergo, I beseech you,

talk you of young Master Launcelot?

GOBBO

He hath a great infection, sir, as one would

say, to serve—

LAUNCELOT

To be brief, the very truth is that the Jew, having

done me wrong, doth cause me, as my father, being, I

hope, an old man, shall frutify unto you—

GOBBO

That is the very defect of the matter, sir.

Here Shakespears uses malapropism for a humorous result. Malapropisms are usually unintentional, but they can also be used intentionally to create a comic effect.

Answer 2

Answer:

Characters

Antonio: A merchant of Venice who borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock on behalf of his friend Bassanio. Antonio agrees to pay a pound of flesh if he defaults on the loan. Antonio is the protagonist (main character) in the comic plot.

Shylock: Wealthy Jewish moneylender who seeks revenge for ill treatment by Christians. Because he is a tragic figure—and the most compelling character in the play—the drama takes on overtones of tragedy. Shylock is the protagonist (main character) in the tragic plot.

Portia: Wealthy heiress wooed by many suitors at her estate, Belmont. Although often described by Shakespeare interpreters as noble, upright, and benevolent, a close reading of the play reveals her as a bigot who despises Jews and blacks.

Bassanio: Friend of Antonio. Bassanio loves Portia but lacks money to woo and win her.

Duke of Venice: Ruler who sits as the judge in the trial of Antonio, who defaults on his loan from Shylock.

Prince of Morocco, Prince of Arragon: Suitors of Portia.

Nerissa: Portia's maid.

Gratiano: Friend of Bassanio. He loves Nerissa.

Salanio, Salarino, Salerio: Friends of Antonio and Bassanio.

Jessica: Shylock's rebellious daughter.

Lorenzo: Jessica's suitor and later her husband.

Tubal, Chus: Lorenzo's Jewish friends. Chus has no speaking part.

Launcelot Gobbo: Clown and Shylock's servant.

Old Gobbo: Launcelot's father.

Leonardo: Bassanio's servant.

Balthasar, Stephano: Portia's servants.

Leah: Wife of Shylock. She has no speaking role.

Margery: Wife of Old Gobbo. She is Launcelot's mother. Margery has no speaking role.

Minor Characters: Magnificoes of Venice, officers of the Court of Justice, gaoler (jailer), servants, attendants.