Bassanio Flashcards
What does Bassanio say to show Antonio that he is greatful for the bond?
“To you, Antonio, I owe the modt, in money and in love”
How does Bassanio describe Portia?
“N Belmont is a lady richly left; and she is fair, and, fairer than that world”
How does Bassanio describe Portia to Antonio in act 1, scene 1?
“A lady richly left, and she is fair”
What does Bassanio say to Shylock in act 1, scene 3 that shows excitement that he has agreed to the bond?
“If it please you ti dine with us-“
What quote shows that Bassanio is angry at Antonio for accepting the bond (pound of flesh)?
“You shall not seal to such a bond for me”
How does Bassanio feel about chosing the best looking casket in act 3, scene 2?
“Being season’d with a gracious voice, obscures the show of evil”
How does Bassanio respond to the letter about Antonio in act 3, scene 2?
He feels guilty as he says to Portia “I should have told you that I was worse than nothing: for indeed I have endag’d myself to a dear friend” meaning he has put Antonio in danger to look good for Portia.
How does Antonio adress Bassanio in the letter in act 3, scene 2?
“Sweet Bassanio”
What does Bassanio offer Shylock in act 4, scene 1?
“For thy three thousand ducats here is six”
What does Bassanio say he will do in act 4, scene 1 before Antonio gets hurt?
“The Jew shall have my flesh, blood, bones and all”
What does Bassanio say to Antonio in act 4, scene 1 to upset Portia?
“But life itself, my wife, and all the world, are not with me esteem’d above thy life” meaning he aill give up Portia to save Antonio
How does Bassanio at first respond to Portia when she asks for the ring in act 4, scene 1?
“It is a trifle” meaning she can’t have the ring because it is a symbol
