Gratiano: And it is marvel he out-dwells his hour
For lovers ever run before the clock.
Salarino: o, ten times faster Venus’ pigeons fly
To seal love’s bonds new-made, than they are
Wont
To keep obliged faith unforfeited!
Where does this scene take place? Who has out-dwelt his hour? Normally what do the lovers do as far as the appointed time is concerned?
Who is Venus? How do the Venus’ pigeons behave as far as love is concerned?
How does Gratiano explain in the extract the state of people in love?
Give the meaning of:
And it is marvel he out-dwells his hours.
to seal love’s bonds new-made.
iii.for lovers ever run before the clock
(iv)How is Jessica’s feminine nature highlighted in the scene? How is she presented as a fearless lover?
Answers
Answer:
Explanation:
This scene takes place in the street outside Shylock’s house. Lorenzo has out-dwelt his hour to meet Gratiano and Salarino for the masque. Lovers generally rush to the meeting place long before the appointed hour.
Explanation:
(i) This scene takes place in the street outside Shylock’s house. Lorenzo has out-dwelt his hour to meet Gratiano and Salarino for the masque. Lovers generally rush to the meeting place long before the appointed hour.
(ii) In Greek mythology, Venus is the goddess of love. Salarino comments that the doves that draw the chariot of Venus, the goddess of love, fly ten times faster when they are journeying to bind new love more firmly than they do when love is already pledged and certain.
(iii) According to Gratiano, people in love are anxious to meet each other. They rush to their meeting places much before the appointed time. Thus, people in love keep punctuality in their meetings and never delay.