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who, when”Good monsieur Charles, what’s the new news at the new court?” Oliver1.1 who, when”What think you of falling in love?””Marry, I prithee do, to make sport withal; but neither than with safety of a pure blush thou mayst in…

What problems has Orlando caused for his brother? What does Duke Frederick tell Oliver to do? What penalty does he face if he does not do it? Why is all this ironic? Orlando caused problems including What is Touchstone’s response…

Shylock Act III, Scene i, Lines 49-61 “I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions; fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same…

the author (or the playwright) of the story (play) Who is the Shakespeare (in relation to The Merchant of Venice)? It contains the following attributes: mishaps, happy ending, and marriages. Why would The Merchant of Venice be classified as a…

Shylock A Jewish moneylender in Venice. He is angry about being mistreated by Venice’s Christians, particularly Antonio. Shylock schemes to get revenge by demanding “a pound of Antonio’s flesh” if he can’t repay his loan. He is also angry because…

NOT one of Bassanio’s casket choices:LeadPlatinumGoldSilver Platinum Shylock’s daughter: Jessica The prize in the casket lottery: Portia A place of music and romance in “Merchant of Venice”: Belmont Shylock’s Bond: Pound of flesh The “merchant” signified by the play’s title:…

How does the duke predict Shylock will react in court? (scene 1) He will show pity and be merciful How does Antonio feel about going into court? (scene 1) He is ready to accept whatever consequences What does Bassanio offer…

The quality of mercy is not strained:It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven.Upon the place beneath. It is twice blessed:It blessed him that gives, and him that Quote 1- Portia My deed upon my head! I crave the law,The…

Explain the action and purpose with the clowns, musicians, and Cassio at the beginning of the scene. Comedic Relief Why does Cassio pay money to the clown to find Emilia? He does not want to be seen with her. How…

“Woed me to steal it” Is a quote from act 3 scene 3 in which Iago pestered Emilia to steal the handkerchief from Desdemona for his own benefit. This is an example of men having power over the females “Ta’en…