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Extract 1
1. What is meant by 'a passion so confused, so strange, outrageous, and so variable'?

Why was the Jew so excited?
In the above lines, Salanio says that he has not seen such an outburst of anger, so
confused, so strange, excessive and frequently changing as is displayed by the few
Shylock discovers that his daughter has eloped after robbing him of his money and
jewellery. This makes him excited and furious with grief and despair. He gives vent to it
by an exhibition of passionate excitement and anger which is strange, excessive and
frequently changing.
2. Earlier, how did the Jew trouble the Duke? Where did the Duke go and what were his
findings?
Earlier, Shylock roused the Duke with his complaints against Lorenzo and Jessica (or
robbing him and eloping. He made such a disturbance that the Duke was obliged to
attend to his demands. He even accompanied the Duke to search for Lorenzo and
Jessica on board Bassartio's ship. By the time they reached the place, the ship had
already set sail. The Duke was told by someone that Lorenzo and Jessica had been
seen sitting together in a gondola.
3. What did Shylock utter in his excitement? Besides money, what else did his daughter
steal?
In his excitement, Shylock utters confused cries for his daughter, who had eloped with a
Christian, taking with her, his ducats and jewellery. He wants justice from the law.
Besides money, Jessica has taken away from Shylock some jewels, precious stones
and diamonds.
4. Give the meaning of:

(a) double ducats: coins of double ducats.
(b) sealed bag: a bag that is securely sealed to ensure the security of its contents.
5. Explain how Shylock’s lamentations add to the humour in the play.

Shylocks' lamentations add to the humour in the play. He is depicted as a comic
character in the scene. The manner in which he laments the loss of his daughter and his
ducats amuses the audience, Shylock's repetition of 'O my daughter! O my Christian
ducats!' indicate his greedy nature and shows that Jessica is another possession for
him like the ducats. The manner in which all the boys of Venice follow him and repeat
his words of lamentation in a tone of mockery and jeer at him further add to the humour
in the scene.
Extract 2 from The Merchant of Venice Act II Scene 8

1. What is meant by: 'Let good Antonio look he keep his day'? What could be the
consequence if Antonio failed to 'keep his day'?
'Let good Antonio keep his day' means let worthy Antonio make sure that he has the
money to pay Shylock on the appointed day. If he fails to keep his day, Shylock would
take his revenge on Antonio.
2. What did Salarino hear from the Frenchman, the previous day? Why was the news
quite startling?
In his conversation with a Frenchman, Salarino heard that a richly laden ship from Italy
had been wrecked in the narrow channel which divides England and France. The news
was startling because Salarino thought of Antonio's ship and wished that it might not be
one of his ships.
3. After hearing the news from the Frenchman, what did Salarino wish?
Salarino wished that the wrecked ship might not be one of Antonio's ships.
4. What 'advice does Salanio give to Salarino regarding Antonio?

Salanio advises Salarino to tell Antonio what he has heard about a shipwreck. However,
he advises hurt not to tell Antonio about the news immediately for it may make him sad.
5. Explain how the news given by the Frenchman creates suspense in the story. What
would be Shylock's reaction after hearing the news?
The news given by the Frenchman creates a suspense in the story. The possibility of
the wreckage of one of Antonio's ships casts a gloom since it may imply that Antonio
would not be able to make payment of the loan on the day the bond is due. After
hearing the news, Shylock is happy that he could take his revenge on Antonio. He calls
him a bankrupt and insists on the execution of the bond.
6. What role do Salanio and Salarino play in this scene?

Salanio and Salarino provide the information about recent events. They report Shylock's
fury and parody his behaviour. They are worried about Antonio and go quickly to look for
him and cheer him up. They do not take part in the action of the play, but keep the
action going when the chief characters are absent.
Extract 3 from The Merchant of Venice Act II Scene 8
1. In what context has Antonio said the words given in quotation? Who quotes his words
here?
Antonio has said these words at the time of bidding farewell to Bassanio, when the latter
was about to embank on his journey to Belmont. Salarino quotes his words here.
2. Give the meaning of:

(a) Slubber not business for fly sake, Bassani
Bassanio, do not spoil your plan for my sake.
(b) But stay the wry riping of the time.
But stay as long as it would be necessary to attain your objective.
3. What advice did Antonio give to Bassanio about the latter's stay in Belmont and his
love affair?
Antonio advises Bassanio to stay at Belmont as long as if would be necessary for
winning Portia and tells him not to bother about the bond. He advises Bassanio to be
cheerful and devote himself entirely to win his lady-love in a most suitable manner.
4. Describe how Antonio parted front Bassanio. What does it show about their
relationship?
While parting. Antonio's eyes were filled with tears. He turned his face away and
extended his hand behind him. Then, moved by his fove, he held the hands of °Assam°
and they parted from each other. It shows that there is great love and affection between
them.
5. What do Salanio and Salarino decide to do at the end of this scene?

At the end of the scene, Salanio and Salarino decided to look for Antonio and raise his
low spirits with some amusement.
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Extract 1

1. What is meant by 'a passion so confused, so strange, outrageous, and so variable'?

4. Give the meaning of:

5. Explain how Shylock’s lamentations add to the humour in the play.

Extract 2 from The Merchant of Venice Act II Scene 8

4. What 'advice does Salanio give to Salarino regarding Antonio?

6. What role do Salanio and Salarino play in this scene?

Extract 3 from The Merchant of Venice Act II Scene 8

2. Give the meaning of:

5. What do Salanio and Salarino decide to do at the end of this scene?

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