Merchant of Venice Act 2 Scene 8 Flashcards
Who describes what Shylock was saying?
Solanio
Where does Act 2, Scene 8 take place?
Act 2, Scene 8 takes place on a street in Venice.
Who says that all the boys in Venice are following Shylock?
Salerio
What was Shylock crying about on the streets?
He was crying about:
- Losing Jessica because she fled with a Christian
- Losing two sealed bags of “double ducats”
- Losing two rich and precious stones
- For revenge
Who describes Antonio as a kind person and why?
Salerio describes Antonio as a kind person.
He says that no gentleman as kind as Antonio has treaded the Earth.
He says that, when Bassanio told Antonio that he would make some speed of his return, Antonio told him that he should not hurry his business carelessly for his sake.
Antonio urges Bassanio to stay until the right moment.
Antonio tells Bassanio to not let Antonio and Shylock’s bond enter Bassanio’s “mind of love”.
Antonio tells Bassanio to be merry and employ his chiefest thoughts to courtship and such fair “ostents of love” as shall be suitable to Bassanio at the moment.
When parting with Bassanio, Antonio’s eyes were filled with tears. He turned his face, put a hand behind Bassanio and, with affection wonderfully tender, he shook Bassanio’s hand.
What information did Shylock get regarding Lorenzo and Jessica?
Shylock was told that Jessica and Lorenzo were seen in a gondola.
Why was Shylock’s “passion” variable?
It was variable because he was crying for his daughter, for his ducats and for revenge.
Who suggests that Antonio should be told about what the Frenchman said? How should Antonio be told?
Solanio says this. He says that Antonio should not be told suddenly because it might upset Antonio.
Who says that the villain Jew got the duke to listen to his complaints?
Solanio
Who says that Shylock was too late and that the ship had already sailed?
Salerio
Who says that they talked with a Frenchman yesterday and what did the Frenchman tell that person?
Salerio says that he talked with a Frenchman yesterday. He says that the Frenchman told him that a Venetian ship “richly fraught” was wrecked in the “narrow seas” that “part” the French and the English channel.
Who says that Antonio loves nothing more in the world than Bassanio?
Solanio
