| How does the Prince of Morocco describe his appearance to Portia? | He is dark-skinned but his blood is as red as anyone’s |
| Sophy | Persian ruler who won over Sultan Solyman |
| Hercules and Lychas | Lychas was the servant of Hercules who unknowing brought him the garment poisoned with the blood of the Centaur, Nessus. |
| What is ironic about what Portia tells Morocco? | She says that he has a good chance as any of her suitors but she does not like any of them |
| Why do Morocco think he will win over Portia? | He is a warrior |
| Old Gabbo | Lancelot’s father |
| Fiend | Devil on the shoulder, temptation, desire to do opposite of good |
| Old Gabbo was a what? | Womanizer |
| What example that Lancelot compares Shylock to represents anti-semitism? | Shylock to the devil |
| What is Lancelot debating in Act 2 scene 2? | Whether or not to leave serving Shylock? |
| Why does Lancelot play with his father? | Because he doesn’t see both literally and that Lancelot is his son |
| Why Lancelot starving shows anti-semitism? | Because Shylock is a Jew |
| Who wants to go to Belmont with Bassanio? | Gratiano |
| What does Bassanio warn Gratiano about? | That he needs to behave well, not so “wild” if he is to come along |
| What does merry-devil mean? | Funny |
| What does a pagan show? | Anti-semitism |
| Does Jessica know she is wrong to elope? | Yes |
| What is anti-semitismic of Jessica eloping? | She will become a Christian= good? |
| Who does Lancelot invite to Bassanio’s party? | Shylock |
| What is the plot with the “boys” and Jessica? | Jessica to come to Bassanio’s party disguised as a torchbearer. She will take gold and jewels from Shylock in order to elope with Lorenzo. She will elope and take his $. |
| Does Shylock want to go to the party? | No but he will go to spite Bassanio. He is very concerned about keeping his possessions safe. |
| What is Shylock about to lose? | His most valuable possession, Jessica |
| What is ironic of Jessica needing to be Lorenzo’s torchbear? | She is holding a candle to her shame. She is embarrassed about how she looks and she is stealing from her father. |
| What does gentle mean in Act 2 scene 6? | Gentle she is no longer a Jew |
| What is the symbolism behind “no masque”? | Trouble for Lorenzo and Jessica |
| What does the correct casket have inside? | Portia’s picture |
| What is Morocco’s thought behind the caskets? | The lead is unattractive; he likes pretty things. The golden one is the correct one because he thinks he deserves Portia because of her birth rank, fortune, grace, and breeding. He wants the best. |
| What is Portia’s reaction to Morocco picking the wrong casket? | She is glad to see him go. She did not like his complexion, dark skin. |
Merchant of Venice: Act 2 scenes 1-7
July 5, 2019