What is the proverb quoted by Shylock?
“Thou calledst me a dog before thou hadst a cause, But since I am a dog, beware my fangs.”
What is the famous quote from The Merchant of Venice?
“In sooth, I know not why I am so sad.” “Let me play the fool.” “If to do were as easy as to know what were good to do, chapels had been churches, and poor men’s cottages princes’ palaces.”
What is the importance of Act 1 Scene 2 in The Merchant of Venice?
Basically, we can say that this scene has three major purposes. First, it outlines the device of the caskets for us, which will provide the dramatic basis for the scenes in which the various suitors “hazard” their choice of the proper casket for Portia’s hand in marriage.
What biblical passage does Shylock quotes to defend charging interest on loans?
In Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, Shylock tries to defend the charging of interest by referring to a Biblical story in the Old Testament. The story he refers to is Jacob taking care of his uncle Laban’s sheep (in the book of Genesis).
Who was Sir Oracle?
sir oracle means in the merchant of venice, that they were men who were respected for their silence and when they open their mouth the ears listening to them would curse the person speaking even though they knew that cursing is a sin.
Why is Jessica ashamed of her father?
Answer: Jessica speaks to the audience after saying goodbye to Launcelot as she plans her escape. She reveals how she feels ashamed to be her father’s daughter because of his behavior. She also declares her love for Lorenzo and her desire to leave home and become a Christian to marry him.
What is the significance of Act 1 Scene 2?
Act I, scene ii opens with the revelation that it was Prospero’s magic, and not simply a hostile nature, that raised the storm that caused the shipwreck. From there, the scene moves into a long sequence devoted largely to telling the play’s background story while introducing the major characters on the island.
How does Nerissa Portia?
Answer: Nerissa tells Portia to set aside her fears concerning the suitors. She says that they have informed her of their decision to go back home and not to press their courtship further unless Portia’s father’s decree concerning the caskets can be set aside and they may woo her in a way.
Which story from the Bible is being referred by Shylock Why does he do this?
Answer: Shylock referring Jacob’s story to charge interest which was borrowed by Antonio because Antonio doesn’t believe in charging or paying interest and he mocks Shylock for using bible as justification for charging interest.
Which biblical story is told by Shylock here?
While Bassanio and Antonio are waiting to learn the rate of interest which Shylock will charge for the loan, Shylock digresses. He tells them about the biblical story of how Jacob increased his herd of sheep.
What is the meaning of let no dog bark?
‘Let no dog bark’ means that let no one speak. It refers to the attitude of those wise men who consider themselves as the fountain of wisdom and want that when they speak, others should remain silent.