WAEC Literature in English 2004 Question 46

Question 46

Set Text: The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice (Act III Scene II)
The passage, as printed

The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare). The ring symbolizes

  1. A.love
  2. B.marriage
  3. C.engagement
  4. D.surrender
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (love)

Explanation

Portia gives the ring as a pledge of her love; parting with it would mean the end of his love.