Friendship Flashcards
Bassanio and Antonio 1
I would lose all, ay, sacrifice them all Here to this devil, to deliver you
Bassanio and Antonio 2
I think he only loves the world for him
-solanio
Bassanio and Antonio 3
I’ll pay it instantly with all my heart
Lads 1
We have not spoke us yet of torchbearers
Lads 2
I would entreat you rather to put on/Your boldest suit of mirth, for we have friends
Lads 3
Gratiano speaks and infinite deal of nothing
-written in prose so a topic of low value
Portia and Nerissa 1
I will ne’er come in your bed/Until i see the ring - to bassanio
Nerissa - nor i in yours - to gratiano
Portia and Nerissa 2
But we’ll outface them, and outswear them too
Portia and Nerissa 3
You would be sweet madam, if your miseries were in the same abundance as your good fortunes are
conclusion
the play is a comedy, therefore friendship holds play together. Antonio and Bassanio are the strongest friendship as they say they will die for each other.