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Monday, 20 May 2019

the merchant of Venice


Why do Lorenzo and Jessica remind each of the stories
of classical lovers? to get back together

What are Portia's feelings as she approaches the house?
worried because of what might happen when she enters the house.

What is the first argument to break out?
about Shylock's bound.

How do Gratiano and Bassanio try to justify parting
with the rings, are they successful? yes because Antonio gave his ring
away.

Was Bassanio right to give away the ring, give reasons
for your thinking. no he was wrong because he got in a fight with his wife

How can the newly-weds threaten to sleep with the men who took
their rings- and mean it? because they are married

What effect do these arguments have on Antonio? him thinking twice
about his relation ship with his wife.

Portia and Nerissa have the rings. What does this prove to Antonio,
Gratiano and each a  Bassanio? that they did not keep
there part of the deal when they got marred.

How do Antonio, Lorenzo and Jessica benefit from news
that Portia brings? that they could use

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