Gratiano

Question 1

Gratiano character summary

Answer 1

Vulgar friend and companion of Bassanio (marries Nerissa)

Question 2

Gratiano quotes: anger, prejudice

Answer 2

“Thy desires are wolvish, bloody, starved and ravenous” aggressive adjectives directed at Shy comes after G explains rhat Shy’s behaviour is almost enough for him to believe in Pythagoras’ idea (a soul can pass into another body after death) - & that Shy’s soul came from body of a murdering wolf that was hanged. G is the most hot-tempered of Christians (atp uncontrollable, anger/frustration)
Refers to Shy as “Currish Jew” - currish meaning dog-like (mirrors A calling him “dog”) - all Christians same attitude towards Jews

Question 3

Gratiano quotes: mocking, aggravating

Answer 3

Repetition of “O learned judge” “O upright judge” - trying very best to irritate Shy, make him feel worse in trial. Making him pay
Says Shy “must be hanged” & calls him “inexecrable dog!” - dark, violent imagery illustrates ruthless attitude towards Jews
“… and yet, thy wealth being forfeit to the state” - cant even afford rope to kill himself

Question 4

Gratiano quotes: hatred to Shy

Answer 4

“Not on thy sole, but on thy soul, harsh Jew.” Shy’s cruelty will be paid for when he dies, his soul will bear the sins hes abt to commit
“Be thou damned inexecrable dog.” contuning regular occurance of calling Shy “dog”. Reminder that hell be in hell