After Bassanio picks the right casket to win Portia, Nerissa and Gratiano get married alongside Bassanio and Portia. Similar to Portia, Nerissa allows Gratiano to accompany Bassanio back to Venice in order to save Antonio’s life. Why did Gratiano marry Nerissa? The relationship between Nerissa and Gratiano is a goodRead More →

Answer: Gratiano is referring to the meloncholic or sad mood of Antonio in which he himself didn’t know what was the reason for his sadness. Why would a man become like his grandsire cut in alabaster? Answer: Gratiano is trying to encourage Antonio to be more more lively, asks whyRead More →