Question

If it please you to dine with us.
Shylock
Yes, to smell pork; to eat of the habitation
which your prophet the Nazarite conjured
the devil into. I will buy with you, sell with
you, talk with you, walk with you, and so
following; but I will not eat with you, drink
with you, nor pray with you. What news on
the Rialto?
(a) Why is Bassanio inviting Shylock to dine with him ?
(b) What tone is Shylock adopting in the phrase 'Yes,to smell pork'? Os he accepting the invitation?
(c) What is the significance of 'pork'?
(d) Explain the reference to 'habitation', 'prophet the Nazarite', 'conjured the devil'?
(e) In effect , what is Shylock trying to say in this speech?
(f) What is Shylock so concerned about the Rialto ? ​​

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Bassanio is inviting Shylock as his friend Lorezo is plotting to elope with Shylock's daughter Jessica.