Act 4 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Antonio: I do oppose my patience to his fury; and am arm’d to suffer, with a quietness of spirit, the very tyranny and rage of his.
A
-represents a model of Christian fair-mindedness
-patiently waits his fate with Christian humility
-uses language of martyrdom
-Antonio as a martyr and savior (of Bassanio + Venetian law) = Shylock’s implicit change to the devil
2
Q
Duke: The world thinks, and I think so too
A
-conciliatory tone
-expects marginalized character (Shylock) to be magnanimous while Christians aren’t
3
Q
Duke: touch’d with human gentleness and love
A
