Merchant of Venice Themes

Friendship The sacrifice which true friends undergo for each other is an example of which sub-theme?
Friendship Without hesitation Antonio obtains the money to loan his friend. This is an example of which sub-theme?
Friendship Later Antonio dutifully prepares to forfeit the “pound of flesh” according to the terms of the bond. This is an example of which sub-theme?
Friendship The assistance which true friends give one another, for example when Lorenzo’s friends help him to elope with Jessica and after marrying Portia, Bassanio immediately goes to help Antonio in the trial… these are all examples of which sub-theme?
romantic and filial What are the two types of Love?
Romantic love What sub-theme describes the feeling between Jessica and Lorenzo?
Filial Love What sub-theme describes Portia’s respect for her father, even though he is dead?
Hatred Which sub-theme includes a lack of filial love (such as Jessica and Shylock) and intolerance between Christians and Jews?
Antisemitism What is it called when people disrespect Jews?
Revenge Shylock’s eagerness to secure Antonio’s pound of flesh is an example of which sub-theme?
Shylock His attitude toward money is that it is to be multiplied as evidenced by his practice. He values money – almost more than his daughter.
Bassanio His attitude toward money is that it is a means to a more valuable end. He uses it to travel to Belmont to marry, but would risk it all for the girl he loves.
Portia Her attitude toward money is that she realizes her services are needed more than her money and she uses it to help others.
Antonio His attitude toward money is that he is willing to give money to help a friend, even if it puts himself in danger
Appearance versus reality Shylock makes a deal with Antonio that appears generous and kind, but is actually a plan to “feed fat the ancient grudge” that he has for Antonio. THIS is an example of what theme?
Appearance vs reality Portia will marry the Prince of Morocco if he chooses the right casket, despite his dark skin. THIS is an example of what theme?
Morocco This guy chose the wrong casket even though he himself asked Portia not to judge his appearance. Prince of ________-
Bassanio He’s not interested in wealth for his own sake.
July 16, 2019