The merhcant of venice

Act One, Scene One:

Antonio is depressed without knowing why. What two possible reasons do his friends suggest?
he is in love and he is worried about his boats.

Do you think Gratiano’s contributions help Antonio’s mood? Nope

What are your first impressions of Bassanio? Broke

Is he in love? Yes with Portia

Why does he need to borrow money again now? to impress Portia
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Act One, Scene Two
How do Portia’s first words compare with Antonio’s? Stressed

What is the reason for her mood? They're both tired of this world

Do you think Nerissa is a help to her?yes

Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia’s attitude to her suitors so far. Mean

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Act One, Scene Three:
Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know? Yes because he is gonna have interest

Which does Shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio’s? Why? his business

Why doesn’t Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio? Because they are only workmates

What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio? Lending money freely
Shylock tells a bible story to prove that the taking of profit is blessed, as long as thieving is not involved.
Does he convince Antonio? Give evidence. No

Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalog of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the charges? Agree

How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond? shocked

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Act Two, Scene One

We have watched racial and religious tensions at work in A1S3. The Prince of Morocco opens with another issue. What is it? prince was being cautious because of his race.

If Antonio loses his gamble, he must forfeit a pound of flesh. What must Portia’s suitors give up if they fail to win her? If they lose they can't marry anyone ever again.

Shylock practices ‘usury’. What is this? the action or practice of lending money at unreasonably high rates of interest.

Why do Shylock and Antonio hate each other? It's because Antonio is Christian and shylock is jew


What is Portia’s opinion of the Prince of Morocco- give examples. She thinks that he is the same as everyone has a fair chance
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Act Two, Scene Two

Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking. He wants to leave him because jews are really mean and greedy so he wants to run away and he gets a job from bassanio.

Why is Bassanio worried about taking Gratiano with him to Belmont?

In lines 114-142...

Launcelot and his father are very anxious to find Launcelot a new job. They both want to impress Bassanio. This leads to a. frequent interruptions.

      

contradictions

      

misuse of words to impress.

  

Find examples of each of these in the text.