Question

What does Bassanio say about the glittering outward appearances ?

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Explanation:

on seeing the inscription on gold casket bassanio remarks that the outward shows be least themselves, the world is still deceived with ornament . He means to say that looks are deceptive and can cheat or fool a person.

Answer 2

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Bassanio is essentially saying that shiny things and attractive outward appearances are often false and deceiving. He proceeds to overlook the "gaudy gold" casket as well as the silver casket in favor of picking the humble, meek lead casket, which fortunately contains a picture of Portia.

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