Answer:
Portia's opening line describes mercy is forgiving, generous and godlike quality.
Explanation:
- She conveys the idea that mercy is a tender and noble feeling, and mercy must come directly from one's heart.
- It blesses those who show mercy, which not only makes them feel good, but also brings heavenly rewards.
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When someone wants to exact revenge, but opts for mercy, he displays divine,God-like attributes.
- Portia is referred to as an upright, noble benevolent lady, but close reading of the play shows she is a proud,cunning woman.Her best qualities are her logic and intelligence.
- These efforts however, have no effect on Shylock.
Answer:
Hearing each word enunciated correctly makes the humor of the poem more obvious and apparent.
Explanation:
Listening to the poem "Friendship" being read aloud is different from reading it silently because when you hear each word pronounced correctly as the writer intended, the humor is obvious and it makes it more enjoyable.
Reading the poem would make a reader not fully appreciate the comic relief in the poem.
My sisters friend and I=complete subject
sisters friend and I =simple subject
