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) whom is gratiano critizing indirectly 2) later in the scene gratiano says he will continue his speech when are the friends meeting again? how does the meeting become important. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Lorenzo

"How cheer'st thou, Jessica?

And now, good sweet, say thy opinion,

How dost thou like the Lord Bassanio's wife?"

1.About whom was Lorenzo speaking just before the extract? What is meant by "How cheer'st thou"? Where are they at this juncture in the play? (3)

2.How does Jessica prove that Lord Bassanio must have lived an upright life, to explain Porita's goodness? (3)

3.How does Jessica show that for the poor rude world, Portia "hath not her fellow"? (3)

4.In what mood are Lorenzo and Jessica? Point out with examples from the scene. (3)

5.How is this short scene necessary in context to the plot? Give two likeable traits of Lorenzo as Jessica's husband. (4)