Question

what is meant by 'to play the thieves for wives ? how are apt are these remarks in the context?
merchant of Venice Act II Scene 6​

Answer 1

This means that if anyone desires to do what he is doing they will have to steal a fair lady at night to be his wife.

Explanation:

• He will also have to wait just as all of them have waited on this occasion.

• These remarks fit well on Lorenzo. He made his friends wait a long time.

• The Merchant of Venice is an amazing story written by William Shakespeare.

• Lorenzo is one of the main characters of the play. He also gives reassurance to Jessica that she will be his touch bearer.

Answer 2

Answer:

'To play the thieves'

Explanation:

To play the thieves for wives means if even any of them wishes to do what what he is doing that night and steal away a fair lady to be his wife, he will wait as long as they have down to help him on the occasion.

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