Question

what does bassanio say about gratiano's speech a little later in the scene?

Answer 1

Answer:

At the end of his speech, Gratiano advises Antonio not to be one of those who try to gain a reputation for wisdom by being silent. He further tells Antonio not to use melancholy as a bait to win the reputation of wisdom and cheap popularity, which is like a worthless cheap fish, a gudgeon.

Answer 2

Answer:

Bassanio says that Gratiano indulges in such idle talk much more than any other man in Venice and his reasons are like two grains of wheat hidden in two bushes of worthless stuff.

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