In act 1 scene 1 from the merchant of Venice: What is meant by two headed Janus? Who is Nestor? Why is he referred to in the extract ?
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Janus is a Roman God usually depicted with two heads looking in opposite directions - one frowning and the other smiling. He had received from god Saturn, the gift to see both the past and the future. He is referred to in the extract to show that these are two types of people one happy and the other sad.
Nestor was the king of Pylos. He was the greatest generals in the Trojan War. He was famous for his wisdom, justice, knowledge of war and profound gravity. If he laughed, it meant the joke was really funny.
He is referred to in the extract to describe the sad and grave people.
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