Question

MERCHANT OF VENICE
1)
When I told you
My state was nothing, I should have told you
That I was worse than nothing; for, indeed,
I have engaged myself to a dear friend,
Engaged my friend to his mere enemy,
To feed my means.
a) Why does Bassanio say that he was worse than nothing? Who brought the lene?
did Portia know that there were some shrewd contents in it?
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b) Why did Portia claim the right to know what was in the letter? What admission do
Bassanio make, in reply
to Portia mentioning her claim?
3
c) Why according to Bassanio, every word of the letter was a gaping wound? Explain
why Bassanio finds the news on the letter almost unbelievable.
d) Who is the speaker in the extract? Give an incident to show that he is greedy Way
does the creature 'ply the Duke?
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e) What justice does the creature seek? How does he show that he was acamant in
demand for justice? What remark does Jessica make to support Saiarino's observation​

Answer 1

Answer:

the question is so big. Sorry. I can't answer this