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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| “Pray God Bassanio come to see me pay his debt, and then I care not.” | Literal Meaning: Antonio is saying that if he can live to see Bassanio repay the debt he guaranteed for him, he will be content—even if it means his own death. The phrase “I care not” means he doesn’t fear or regret whatever fate awaits him. |
| “I am married to a wife which is as dear to me as life itself.” | bassanio casket scene |
| This house, these servants, and this same myself Are yours, my lord’s. I give them with this ring, Which, when you part from, lose, or give away, Let it presage the ruin of your love, | shows binding of love? ig... |
| who chooseth me shall get as much as he desires | silver |
| "Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire." | gold |
| "Who chooseth me must give and hazard all he hath." | lead |
| Give me your hand, Bassanio. | antonio about to die |
| If that is not enough, I will pay ten times the sum of money, or else give up my hands, my head, my heart. | bassanio |