Question

Gratiano
there are a short of men whose visages
do cream and mantle like a standing pond
and do a wilful stillness entertain
with purpose to be dressed in an opinion of wisdom gravity profound conceit
as who should say I am sir oracle
and when I ope my lips let no dog bark!
1) in whose company is gratiano ? what was provoked him to give a long lecture ? 2) why do some people , according to gratiano , try to look serious. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

1)Gratiano is in the company of his friends : Antonio, Bassanio, Lorenzo, Salanio and Salarino.

Antonio has provoked him to give long lecture

2)According to Gratiano, some people try to look serious so that the world should regard them as wise persons. They want to be passed for oracles

Answer 2

Answer:

Gratiano is in the company of Antonio and Bassanio . Antonio’s worried expression which he wore to show concern about his ships at their voyages provokes Gratiano to give a long lecture. According to Gratiano these men adopt a stern look and their faces look like stagnant ponds covered in filth. They attempt to create the impression that they are wise and philosophical men who deserve respect. Their superciliousness demands that others should be quiet and listen when they speak.




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