Question

Our home is hell, and thou, a merry devil,
Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness.
But fare thee well; there is a ducat for thee.
And, Launcelot, soon at supper shalt thou see

Lorenzo, who is the new master’s guest:
Give him this letter- do it secretly.
(i) Who is the speaker? Provide reasons to justify why Launcelot has decided
to leave Jessica’s father? Why does the speaker consider her house a hell?

(ii) Who calls Launcelot a “merry devil”? Why is Launcelot is called a “merry
devil”? Do you agree with the term for Launcelot? Why is Jessica sorry
that he is leaving Shylock’s house?
(iii) For what purpose does the speaker give a ducat to Launcelot? To whom is
Launcelot to hand over the letter? Why is the letter to be delivered secretly?
(iv) What is meant by: “Didst rob it of some taste of tediousness?” What does
Does this statement indicate about Shylock and his household?
(v) Comment on Jessica’s character in view of the extract. Comment on the
ways Jessica’s character differs from Portia.

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