e the meaning and the significance of : ‘And let my liver rather heat with wine Than my heart cool with mortifying groans. at is a 'grandsire cut in alabaster’? Why is the grandsire said to “loa when he wakes"? a wy Against the 18. .Auor ee Blizabethan era, explain the meaning of aa ee jaundice me being peevish me (vi) What opinion does Gratiano have about men whose faces " "cream and mantle like a standing pool"? Why are some people "reputed wise" safianan tub ilk, de6. Why should a man, whose blood is warm within, Sit like his grandsire cut in alabaster, Sleep when he wakes, and creep into the jaundice By being peevish? I tell thee what, Antonio- I love thee, and ’tis my love that speaks— ‘There are a sort of men whose visages Do cream and mantle like a standing pond; ‘And do a wilful stillness entertain, 5 With purpose to be dress’d in an opinion Of wisdom, gravity, profound conceit; ‘As who should say, ‘I am Sir Oracle, ‘And when I ope my lips, let no dog bark!’ Why is a young man being compared to ‘his grandsire cut in alabaster? What will make him be infected by jaundice? bhp. dl... er AION. ed Gi) Explain: (a) Whose blood is warm within. me had, wet ‘eit sated pe le NOt asd aioli Mihiryy oa i State in your own words what is Gratiano’s opinion on those people who 7 Hh try to earn a reputation for wisdom. (iv) Explain: (a) Lam Sir Oracle Gratiano speaks an infinite deal of nothing, more than any n in all Venice. His reasons are as two grains of wheat hid in two bushels of chaff: you shall seek all day ere you find them, and wh you have them, they are not worth the search. “ (i) Who is the speaker? Where is he situated? Who is Gratiano? What i his relatiogship with the speaker? ‘Gi) Explain: (a) an infinite deal of nothing 4 a it is ines va eet que anne a" he VON on 8. Bassanio “Tis not unknown to you, Antonio, How much I have disabled mine estate, By something showing a more swelling port Than my faint means would grant continuance: Nor do I now make moan to be abridg’d From such a noble rate; but my chief care Is, to come fairly off from the great debts Wherein my time, something too prodigal, Hath left me gae’d. EEE Seer ere are Bassanio and Antonio? What has Antonio just said whi v . a makes Bassanio speak the words given in the extract? (ii) Give the meaning of the following (a) disabled mine estate; (b) swelling sport; ee Bassanio speak about his debts? What can you conclude the character of Bassanio from this extract? Do you approve of his of living? Give a reason to justify your opinion. What is the meaning and the significance of the world ‘prodi extract? Can we say Bassanio is “prodigal”? Why?, 7) Is Bassanio justified in his demand for fresh loans? How? How does he ) a to heak back the previous Ba ses fi (vii Athy is Petar unable to help Bassanio directly? Referring to two incidents or statements in this scene, bring out the relationship between he. ian a dia _1scall, da. docked ise I urge this childhood proof, Because what follows is pure innocence, T owe you much, and like a wilful youth ‘That which I owe is lost; but if you please To shoot another arrow that self wayWhich you did shoot the first, I do not doubt, ‘As I will watch the aim or to find both, Or bring your latter hazard back again, And thankfully rest debtor for the first. () To whom are these words addressed? What has the person said to whi the speaker replies in such a manner? Give meaning: Or bring your latter hazard back again, And th caer rest sia for the first (ii) What iid Bassanio confess about his financial status to Antonio earli i __ in the scene? Can you term Bassanio a ‘spendthrift’? Gv jen hae for repaying the loan? w ” it PreBeeaniy plan for paying back his previous and presen loans’By Ee : I did receive fair speechless messages: Her name is Portia; nothing undervalued To Cato’s daughter, Brutus’ Portia; Nor is the wide world ignorant of her worth, For the four winds blow in from every coast Renowned suitors; and her sunny locks Hang on her temples like a golden fleece; Which makes her seat of belmont Colchos’ strand, And many Jasons come in quest of her. (i) To whom is Portia of the play, The Merchant of Venice, compared to in the extract? Who are Cato and Brutus? What do you figure out about Portia from such cor arisons? What makes noon ee as loves him? How has Bassanio described Portia just IP Dat, extract? Ceslia wa, anya Fetotd + (ii) Explain : (a) fair speechless messagesEm q (oeclea. LIND CRRA. Cates. do Gv) How does Bassanio prove that the wide world is neq ignora: @ worth? What is the evidence that Portia’s fame has spread thr.” | , the world? ! tales Who is superior — Brutus’ Portia or Bassanio’ reference to the extract, give a reason to Justify your answer, (vi) Why is Belmont compared to Colchos' strand? Who are Jasons? Why a they called so? Explain the significance of the “Golden fleece” wh Jason sought Colchos. tome” babe (vii) Give the me:(Zoi) Explain why Portia is highly praised e such praise? Why abjyourehic ies by Bassanio. Is Portia worthy of O my je had I but the oe To hold a rival place with one of them, T have a mind presages me such thrift, That I should questionless be fortunate! (i) Who is the speaker? Where is he situated? What is he speaking about? 4 Inabd...aa....[2 Coa date . ee, i 0 ee Apt hi Mets? ‘What can you con\ ve Wy dors sai pen from this extract? Is his way of living justified according to the Elizabethan standards?(v) What is the intention of the speaker? I: terms? owae es Gi) What does See Bassanio to do to get the necessary amount of money’ LO Oe midds A elitdreleba aude Pea. severod hay abl Rad X who 7 pene Ceys phate peor Lacs “The to the [nd Stay whut involves Leger f= <