Antonio Flashcards
What quote shows that Antonio refuses to be Shylock’s friend?
“If thou wilt lend this money, lendit not as to thy friends”
What quote shows that Antonio has suffered from anxiety causing him to lose to much weight for Shylock to find a pount of flesh?
“These griefs and losses have so bated me. That I shall hardly spare a pound of flesh”
What quote from Antonio shows that he is resigned to the fact that he must lead a life of sadness?
“I hold the world but as the world”
What quote from Antonio shows rhat he is filled with sadness due to Bassanio’s absense?
“In sooth, I know not why I am sad”
What does Antonio say to keep himself calm and composed that the court will rule in Shylock’s favour?
“The Duke cannot dent the course of law”
What quote shows Antonio’s prejudice towards Jews?
“He hates our sacred nation”
What does Antonio say that shows he has accepted death?
“The weakest kind of fruit drops earliest to the ground; and so let me”
What does Antonio say in act 1, scene 1 that shows he will do anything for Basanio?
“My purse, my person, my extremest means”
How does Antonio describe Shylock to Bassanio in act 1, scene 3?
“Like a villain with a smiling cheek”
How does Antonio show that he has given up in act 3, scene 3?
“The duke cannot deny the course of law”
How does Antonio show affection for Bassanio in act 3, scene 3?
“Pray God Bassanio come to see me pay his debt, and then I care not”
What quote in act 4, scene 1 shows Antonio is trying to make Bassanio feel guilty?
“Grieve not that I am fall’n to this for you”
What are the two things that Antonio wants Shylock to do as a punishment?
“Presently become a Christian”
“Of all he died possess’d unto his son Lorenzo and his daughter”
What does Antonio persuade Bassonio to give to Portia as a reward after court?
His ring - “Be valu’d ‘gainst your wife’s commandment”
