Why did Antonio borrow money from Shylock?
Antonio borrows money from Shylock to help his friend Bassanio, who needs the money to help him woo the lovely Portia.
Who owes the money from Shylock?
Shylock’s conditions for the loan are that if it is not repaid, he is owed a pound of Antonio’s flesh. Antonio is confident that his ships will return with nine times the amount that he owes Shylock, and a month before the deadline, so does not worry about the possible forfeit.
What might be the cause of Antonios persistent and worsening melancholy?
The final cause of Antonio’s melancholy might stem from a kind of internal conflict between his natural tendency to be generous and his constant need, as a merchant, to make money. This dichotomy would, perhaps, cause the kind of melancholy Antonio demonstrates throughout the play.
How is the conflict resolved in The Merchant of Venice?
The conflict is ultimately resolved in Antonio’s favour when the villain is undone by his own treachery. Portia points out that if he takes a single drop of Antonio’s blood he will loose everything; because, this is not part of the bond. Shylock is ”hoist by his own petard”.
What is the main message of Merchant of Venice?
The main theme of The Merchant of Venice is the conflict between self interest and love. On the surface level, the major difference between Shylock the Jew and the Christian characters of the play is their level of compassion.
Who is the real villain in The Merchant of Venice?
Shylock is a fictional character in William Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice (c. 1600). A Venetian Jewish moneylender, Shylock is the play’s principal antagonist. His defeat and conversion to Christianity form the climax of the story.
Did Shylock deserve his punishment?
his daughter betrayed him and he lost most of his wealth. moreover, he was made to convert to Christianity. though his intentions to kill antonio were wrong, his reasons to loath him were justified. the punishment he got was more of a triumph of the christians over the jews which was a a very inhuman thing to do.
Who said if you cut me do I not bleed?
William Shakespeare
Why is The Merchant of Venice so popular?
The Merchant of Venice is one of the Shakespear’s most popular romantic comedies. Thus the reason of popularity of Merchant of Venice is easily recognised. It is a play with rich romantic elements that raises complex issues of justice mercy and the bonds that join people together.
Do we not bleed the same color?
Do we not bleed the same or share each other’s burdens? What makes you and I so different, Ayden?”
WHO said in sooth I know not why I am so sad?
Who is Bassanio in love with?
Portia
Why is Antonio so sad at the first scene?
In scene 1, his friends, Salanio and Salarino, indicate that he is depressed and angry due to the business of his ships which seems to be going down the drain. Salarino says that the sad mood of Antonio is due to the ships which are under the mercy of the unpredictable waves of the seas.
Who thinks Antonio might be in love?
Salarino has just said that Antonio was in love. Antonio calls the remark as nonsense and completely denies that he is in love. 2) Antonio says that he is not sad because of love.
What would Salarino do if he was in Antonio’s place?
Answer: If Salanio was in Antonio’s place, he would have plucked the grasses to know where the wind sits and kept on looking in maps for ports, harbours and channels and undoubtedly anything that might harm his fortunes would make him sad.
What is the meaning of plucking the grass to know where sits the wind?
The simple meaning for plucking of the grass is to find the wind direction with grass. If we pluck a hand full of grass and hold it, due to the less in weight of the grass it tends to move based on the direction of the wind, as the wind has the power to blow the lite weight grass.
What does Salarino conclude when Antonio denies that he is sad because of love?
Answer: Salarino concludes that Antonio is sad because he is not happy. He remarks that there are some curious creatures in the world. He swears by Janus, the two-headed Roman God that some people have merry natures and are continuously laughing whether the things they see are subject for mirth or not.
What is the significance of I am Sir Oracle and let no dog bark?
Answer: ‘I am Sir Oracle’ means that I speak with the authority of the Greek Oracle. The Greek Oracle made known the will of God and were received by all without questions. ‘Let no dog bark’ means that let no one speak.
What advice does gratiano give to Antonio?
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.