Merchant of Venice III

Why, since it won’t result in any financial gain, does Shylock insist on the terms of his bond with Antonio? They made a deal and if Antonio didn’t make good on his bond, he must give a pound of flesh because a deal is a deal.
What news does Tubal bring Shylock? Tubal told Shylock that Antonio’s ships sank and he wouldn’t be able to pay back the bond.
Why does Portia want Bassanio to wait before facing the challenge of the three caskets? Because Portia wants Basssanio to wait and be with her for a little while so that if he get’s it wrong they still spent time together.
Why does Bassanio select the lead casket? Bassanio select the lead casket because he thought it was the right one and indeed it was.
What does the lead casket contain? The lead casket contain Portia picture and a scroll.
What does Portia claim will occur if Bassanio gives up the ring she gave him? Portia claim that it will sow that Bassanio doesn’t love her a much as she thought.
What does Gratiano reveal after Bassanio solves the riddle of the three caskets? Gratiano revealed that Portia would now be Bassanio’s.
Why does Portia allow Bassanio to leave before they got married? Portia allow him to leave because she knows that Antonio is in trouble and that they are best friends.
According to Antonio, why won’t the Duke be able to intercede on his behalf? Because a bond is a bond and it was written agreement and it was signed so Antonio mjust hold up his end of the bargain.
What dies Portia decide to do at the end of Act III? Portia decides to dress up like a man and go to court for Antonio to help him so that Shylock doesn’t receive the pound of flesh.
July 9, 2019