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SHYLOCKWell, thou shalt see, thy eyes shall be thy judge,The difference of old Shylock and Bassanio. Why, Jessica! SHYLOCKWho bids thee call? I do not bid thee call. Your worship was wont to tell me that I could do nothing…

how sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank Lorenzo I am never merry when I hear sweet music Jessica The man that hath no music in himself nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, is fit for treasons,…

Shylock -Venetian Jewish moneylender-antagonist-his defeat and conversion to Christianity forms the climax of the story Portia -heroine-rich, beautiful, intelligent heiress-bound by lottery set forth in her father’s will-lottery: potential suitors choose between three caskets; gold, silver & lead Reality vs…

What is the Duke’s opinion of Shylock? That he is a terrible person who is incapable of mercy or pity What does the Duke mean when he tells Shylock, “We all expect a gentle answer?” They expect a nice answer…

Usurer UsurerOne who lends money at a high interest rate Amassed AmassedCollected or accumulated Merchant MerchantA person who makes money by selling goods Distress DistressNegative stress Emity EmityA feeling of hostility Covetous CovetousDesiring something owned by another Generous GenerousMagnanimous Exchange…

How does the Prince of Morocco describe his appearance to Portia? He is dark-skinned but his blood is as red as anyone’s Sophy Persian ruler who won over Sultan Solyman Hercules and Lychas Lychas was the servant of Hercules who…

Suitor to Portia. Chooses the silver casket. Prince of Arragon Portia’s servant, whom she dispatches to get the appropriate materials from Doctor Bellario Balthazar In love with Jessica Lorenzo A wealthy Paduan lawyer and Portia’s cousin. He gives Portia’s servant…

What reasons does Iago have for wanting both Cassio and Roderigo dead? Roderigo knows too much and threatens to get the jewels from Desdemona. Iago is envious of Cassio What is the result of Roderigo’s attack on Cassio? Who wounds…

domestic Context and Dating:Othello is a ______________ play wisely Context and Dating:Tale of a once-proud man who concludes sadly that he has “loved not ___________ but too well” hinterlands Context and Dating:Setting: ______________ – military outpost on the island of…

Once Iago leaves In scene 1 where does he go and what does he say? He goes to join Othello, he tells Othello about Roderigos betrayal of the news of his marriage. What does Iago say Brabantio will most likely…