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man vs. nature; man vs. man What two conflicts does the intitial shipwreck set? Prospero Who causes the shipwreck? Prospero Who was the former duke of Milan? His brother comes and steals the thrown from him Why was the thrown…

Plot Overview Sir Rowland de Bois has recently died, and, according to the custom of primogeniture, the vast majority of his estate has passed into the possession of his eldest son, Oliver. Although Sir Rowland has instructed Oliver to take…

‘he keeps me rustically at home’ Orlando to Adam ‘I am the youngest son of Sir Roland de Boys; he was my father, and he is thrice a villain that says such a father begot villeins.’ Orlando to Oliver ‘God…

whatimportant background info is established in the first scene antonio is sad does shakespeare intend the audience to veiw bassanio as a spendthrift and a gold digger no why does shakespeare use the word choose so often in the 2nd…

Who and to whom says this quote: “My own flesh and blood to rebel!”? Shylock to Salarino and Salanio What is the main point of Shylock’s speech when responding to Salarino’s comment about Antonio’s bond? Jews are humans like Christians;…

Jessica Steals her father’s ducats and jewels and elopes with Lorenzo. A “foil” character to Portia, as this character is disloyal to her father. She sells his ring for a monkey. Portia Cross-dresses and pretends to be “Balthazar” in court…

Shylock A jewish money lender. Lends money without interest. Antonio A merchant who’s ships are all out at sea. Shylock Also wants a pound of Antonio’s flesh. His daughter is Jessica Antonio Bassanio is his dear friend Bassanio From Venice.…

What is Antonio’s emotional state at the beginning of the play? he is sad; he doesn’t know why he is sad”In sooth I know not why I am so sad.” What do Solanio and Salerio think is the reason Antonio…

“Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions?” Shylock “I say my daughter is my flesh and my blood.” Shylock “Let him look to his bond. He was wont to call me usurer;…

Othello Protagonist, tragic hero. Christian Moor. Respected, powerful figure because of his life as a soldier. Easy to pray on his insecurities. Insecure about his age, his race, cultural outsider. Desdemona Daughter of a Venetian senator (Brabanzio). Secretly marries Othello…