Question

Therefore, for fear of the worst, I pray thee set a deep glass of
Rhenish wine on the contrary casket, for if the devil be within and
that temptation without, I know he will choose it. I will do anything,
Nerissa, ere / will be married to a sponge.
1.
Who is the 'he' referred to in this extract? What is the speaker's impression
of him?
What does the speaker mean by these instructions? What is implied by the
word 'sponge'?
ill. What is the warning that Nerissa gives the speaker before this extract
which causes the speaker to utter these words?
iv. List the five other suitors who are at Belmont to win the hand of Portia.
(merchant of Venice)​

Answer 1

Explanation:

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