Question

Merchant Of Venice
Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow.


Salanio: Believe me, sir, had I such venture forth, The better part of my affections would Be with my hopes abroad. I should be still Plucking the grass, to know where sits the wind, Peering in maps for ports and piers and roads; And every object that might make me fear Misfortune to my ventures, out of doubt Would make me sad.
(a) In which mood do Antonio’s friends find him? What does Antonio say about it?
(b) Who is Salarino? How does he describe Antonio’s ships?
(c) How does Antonio assure his friends that his merchandise does not make him sad?
(d) Describe the strange fellows framed by nature.
(e) Who are the worthier friends that Salarino refers to? Which one of the friends wants a loan from Antonio? Why?

Answer 1

. Shylock does not die in Merchant. However, he does see his punishment as worse than death. ... According to the Duke, Shylock must give half of his wealth to Antonio for a trust of sorts for Lorenzo and he must will what's left to his son-in-law upon his death.

Answer 2

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