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Soliliquy The soliliquy requires that the character must think that he is alone on stage, as he reveals to the audience what he is really thinking. This is not often used inn The Tempest but Prospero still uses this device…

According to Oliver, what would Orlando bring to a wrestling match with Charles? Poison, or some other deceitful means of securing victory Why does Oliver inherit the bulk of his father’s estate? Oliver is the oldest son, and therefore guaranteed…

Jacques Who approaches Rosalind (as Ganymede)wanting to be better acquainted Rosalind (as Ganymede) Who criticizes Jacques for being melancholy Rosalind (as Ganymede) Who criticizes Orlando and says he is not a true lover Kiss her What Orlando wants to do…

Hie thee, gentle Jew. The Hebrew will turn Christian, he grows kind The duke cannot deny the course of law… if it be denied will much impeach the justice of his state My purse, my person, my extremest means lie…

Merchant of Venice written between 1594-1596; romantic comedy; Controversy- promotes neg. stereotypes; Motivation- Shakespeare allows you to create the setting, time, etc.; Major Themes- appearance vs. reality; Merchant- Antonio Act 1: Scene 1 Antonio doesn’t know why he is sad;…

“You knew, none so well, none so well as you, of my daughter’s flight” – Lines 25-26 Shylock “She is damned for it” – Lines 32 Shylock “My own flesh and blood to rebel” – Lines 34 Shylock “A bank-rout,…

Scene 1 note 1 Solanio and Salarino discuss Antonio’s luck. It is rumored that another of Antonio’s ships has been wrecked. They worry Antonio will be ruined because of the “cruel bond” (contract) that Antonio has made with Shylock. Shylock…

Who wrote Frankenstein and when ? Mary Shelly ; 1818 Who wrote Merchant of Venice and when ? Shakespeare ; 1750 Who wrote Murder in the Catheral and when ? T.s Elliot; 1170 or 1935 Who wrote Crime and Punishment…

Portia(Act 1, Scene 2, Line 22) “I may neither choose whom I would, nor refuse whom I dislike; so is the will of a living daughter curbed by the will of a dead father.” Portia(Act 1, Scene 2, Line 55)…

Lancelet Clown, servant of Shylock then Bassiano Shylock Jew, seen as the villain, greedy for revenge on Antonio, loans money to Antonio Jessica Shylock’s daughter, runs away to marry Lorenzo Bassiano Goes to Belmont to compete for Portia’s marriage Antonio…