Sign In

WAEC - Literature In English (2001 - No. 38)

Read the extract below and answer the question

A : I could marry this wench for this device
B : So could I too.
A : And ask no other dowry with her but such another jest.
B : Nor I neither.
C : Here comes my noble gull-catcher.
A : Wilt thou set thy foot o' my neck?
B : Or o' mine either?
A : Shall I play my freedom at tray: and become thy bondslave?
B : I' faith, or I either?
(Act 2 Sc V)
Read the extract below and answer the question

A : I could marry this wench for this device
B : So could I too.
A : And ask no other dowry with her but such another jest.
B : Nor I neither.
C : Here comes my noble gull-catcher.
A : Wilt thou set thy foot o' my neck?
B : Or o' mine either?
A : Shall I play my freedom at tray: and become thy bondslave?
B : I' faith, or I either?
(Act 2 Sc V)
Read the extract below and answer the question

A : I could marry this wench for this device
B : So could I too.
A : And ask no other dowry with her but such another jest.
B : Nor I neither.
C : Here comes my noble gull-catcher.
A : Wilt thou set thy foot o' my neck?
B : Or o' mine either?
A : Shall I play my freedom at tray: and become thy bondslave?
B : I' faith, or I either?
(Act 2 Sc V)
From the novel; Twelfth Night

The conversation reveals that Speaker B is

very confident
very shy
easily persuaded
easily confused

Explanation

Throughout the exchange, Sir Andrew simply agrees with whatever Sir Toby says without offering much of his own opinion or thought. His responses are quick and submissive, showing that he is easily influenced by Sir Toby's remarks, which highlights his gullibility and lack of independent thinking.

Comments (0)

Advertisement