Quotes of merchant of Venice Flashcards
1
Q
Act 1 scene 1, about Antonio’s ships.
A
“Argosies with portly sail”
2
Q
Act 1 scene 1, why does bassiano ask for a loan ?
A
“Disabled mine estate”
3
Q
Act 1 scene1, why can’t Antonio give money to bassiano?
A
“Fortunes are at sea “
4
Q
Act1 scene2, theme of choice (portia)
A
“I may neither choose who I would , nor refuse who I dislike”
5
Q
Act1 scene3, shylocks resentment of Antonio, his speech
A
“ I hate him… because he lends out money gratis “
OR
“The ancient grudge I bear him”
6
Q
Act 1 scene3: shylocks speech theme predjudice
A
“Call me cut-throat dog and spit upon my Jewish gabardine”
7
Q
Act1 scene3: theme wealth
A
“ an equal pound of fair flesh”
8
Q
Act2 scene2: Launcelot description of Shylock
A
“Kind of devil”
