Question

SECTION A (THE MERCHANT OF VENICE]
Question 1
What impression according to Gratiano does the man who pretends to be wise, seem to give the public?
What would happen if the reputedly wise were to begin speaking? How would the listeners respond to
his words?
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Answer 1

Answer:

1) According to Gratiano, the man who pretends to be wise infront of the public, he seems very reputed in the public, he is respected by all as they think that the person who are silent are to be wise and when they open their mouth no one should speak anything....

2) When the reputedly wise would begin to speak then their listeners would call them fools .