Antonio Flashcards
1
Q
Sadness 1
A
I pray thee hear me speak
2
Q
Sadness 2
A
These griefs and losses have so bated me/That i shall hardly spare a pound of flesh
-reduced to nothing
3
Q
Sadness 3
A
In sooth I know not why I am so sad
4
Q
Love 1
A
I’ll pay it instantly with all my heart
5
Q
Love 2
A
I think he only loves the world for him
6
Q
Love 3
A
My purse, my person, my extremest means, lie all unlocked to your occasion
7
Q
Dislikeable 1
A
The devil can cite scripture for his purpose
8
Q
Dislikeable 2
A
A kinder gentleman tread not the earth
9
Q
Dislikeable 3
A
You call me misbeliever, cut throat dog
-dog is a particular insult to Jews
10
Q
conclusion
A
antonio is self pitying and duplicitous. Only redeeming quality is his love for Bassanio. In the play, he develops into a more subdued, powerless character.
