Question

At the end of Act 1, after they have come to an agreement about the loan , Bassanio says, "I like not fair terms and a villain's mind." Which of the following BEST describes the tone of this statement? relief, gratitude, affection, distrust

Answer 1

Distrust, because he's saying he doesn't believe that villains can give fair terms

Answer 2

distrust

Step-by-step explanation:

In Act I Scene III in the play "The Merchant of Venice" Bassanio, Antonio and Shylock are conversing about leading and returning the money. Bassanio questions the politeness of the moneylender Shylock who had suddenly become too polite to them. He suspects his sweet behavior for the two friends. Because of this reason he says:

"I like not fair terms and a villain's mind."