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What is Antonio's emotional state at the beginning of the play? -answer he is sad; he doesn't know why he is sad
"In sooth I know not why I am so sad."
What do Solanio and Salerio think is the reason Antonio is sad? -
answer Salerio: thinks that he is sad because his mind is on the
sea or where are his ships
Solanio: he says he would be sad too wondering about his ships; later
says he is in love
really think he is worried about his ships being wrecked
, When Antonio denies this, what other reason do they give? - answer
"therefore my merchandise does not make me upset"
denies being in love
What impression is given of Bassanio? - answer He owes Antonio
a lot of money; he likes to spend and have a good time. An honorable
person, wants to pay him back.
What opinion does Bassanio give of Grantiano? - answer He says
that he talks too much
What is Bassanio's problem? - answer He doesn't have enough
money and wants to borrow money because he is in love and wants
to go to Belmont to see Portia
Why would Portia be a good match? - answer She is rich and
Bassanio swears they have a connection. Portia's "fairer than the
world" - beautiful
What relationship exists between Bassanio and Antonio? - answer
They are Kinsmen - really good friends like brothers
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