Merchant of Venice. - Repositories
Merchant of Venice. - Repositories
Merchant of Venice. - Repositories
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SCENE 2.] NOTES 165<br />
1. 94. supposed fairness. The heads <strong>of</strong> maidens made to<br />
appear beautiful only by the aid <strong>of</strong> powder, paint, etc.<br />
1. 97. guiled. Deceitful. Explain the comparison in this<br />
line and the next.<br />
1. 99. Indian beauty. Does this indicate here a beautiful or<br />
a repulsive appearance ?<br />
1. 102. Midas. The king who asked as a favor from the gods<br />
that everything he touched might turn to gold. When his food<br />
turned into gold, and his own little daughter, he repented, and<br />
the troublesome gift was mercifully taken back.<br />
1. 103. pale. Why is this epithet especially good here ?<br />
I. 103. Explain drudge.<br />
II. 73-107. Is there any line in this speech <strong>of</strong> Bassanio's that<br />
shows he despises money and is seeking Portia for love, not<br />
for her fortune ? Read over the argument <strong>of</strong> Arragon, and see<br />
how'he, as well as Bassanio, despised '' outward shows." What<br />
is the difference between the attitude <strong>of</strong> the two on this point ?<br />
Did Bassanio use in his choice more or less reasoning than the<br />
other two suitors ? Did he think at all <strong>of</strong> his own merits ? Did<br />
he choose rashly ? Would he have chosen the leaden casket, if<br />
he had been thinking chiefiy <strong>of</strong> Portia's wealth?<br />
1. 109. As. Such as.<br />
1. 115. demi-god. To whom does he refer?<br />
1.118. What word should be emphasized in this line ?<br />
1, 120. sweet friends. Who are they ?<br />
1.126. unfurnish'd. With what?<br />
1. 126. how far. As far as.
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