Question

extract given below and answer the questions that follow:
And mamy Jasons come in quest of her
On Antonio, had I but the means
To hold a rival place with one of them.
I have a mind presages mesuch thrift,
That I should questionless be fortunate!
1.How does Bassanio describe Portia before this extract?
2.Explain the childhood game Bassanio refers to, to showhow he could make up for the
fancial losses he has incurred.
3.who wants to accompany Bassanio on his trip to Belmont? What changes was this personwilling to make in his behaviour then?
4.When did Bassanio and Portia meet? What opinion do Nerissa and Portia have of Bassanio?
5.The Prince of Morocco was one of the prominent suitors, one of the "Jasons who came tocourt Portia. Describe his character and list the brave deeds that he declares he is capable ofundertaking.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The primary grievance that Antonio has against Shylock is that he is greedy—for charging interest to those who borrow money from him when they are in need. The Venetians implicitly contrast Shylock's greed with the generosity that they show one another.