Setting the scene

In Act 2, Scene 1, Gremio sets the scene by explaining to the audience what his house looks like. Gremio says, "First, as you know, my house within the city/Is richly furnished with plate and gold,/Basins and ewers to lave her dainty hands;/My hangings all of Tyrian tapestry;/In ivory coffers I have stuffed my crowns,/In cypress chests my arras counterpoints". Gremio continues on describing his house and we get the impression that Gremio lives in a very nice house and is very rich. Also, Gremio likes to brag about the fact that he has all of these things. Gremio talks of his nice linens and his jewels with much pride. When reading this scene, I get a picture of an old victorian style house with old statues and everything lined in gold. It reminds me of a house that when you walk inside you feel like you can't touch anything because your worried your going to break it.