Question

Qi (Merchant of Venice) Do any one.
A) Duke : You hear the learn'd Bellario, what he writes:
And here, I take it, is the doctor come.
(Enter Portia, dressed like a doctor of laws)
Give me your hand. Come you from old Bellario?
Portio: I did, my Lord.
Duke : You are welcome, take your place.
Are you acquainted with the difference
That holds this present question in the court?
Q1. Where is this scene set? Why was Portia there? (3)
Q2. What reason had Bellario given for his absence?Whom had he sent in his stead? (3)
Q3.Bellario's letter stated that he had taken some measures to prepare the young and learned
doctor" to deal with the case .What were they? (3)
Q4. What was the 'difference between Shylock the Jew and Antonio the merchant that the Duke
was unable to resolve? (3)
Q5 How does Portia succeed in saving Antonio ?What does this reveal of her character? (2)
Or
B) Portia: You, Merchant, have you anything to say?​

Answer 1

Answer:

This scene is set in the court of Venice. And portia come there to help bassanio in his friend's case.

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