Who are the sons of Sir Roland de Boys? Oliver JacquesOrlando Who is Orlando’s servant? Adam Who is the ruling Duke? Duke Frederick Who is the banished Duke? Duke Senior Who is the daughter of Duke Frederick? Celia Who is…
The Merchant of Venice
Context ComedyWritten 1598Elizabethan eraRacism-slaves and Jews Antonio My purse, my person, my extremest means Lie all unlockedVoid your rheum upon my beard, and foot me as you spurn a stranger cur (-Shylock)I’ll pay it instantly with all my heartMy lord…
July 4, 2019
Merchant of Venice Act II
his race and discrimination he has seen before what does the prince of morocco mean when he says, “Mislike me not for my complexion…”? he doesent want to lose a game of chance to a weaker man what does the…
July 4, 2019
Merchant of Venice
What does Antonio do for a living. Merchant Why is Antonio in low spirits? He is worried about Bassanio and his future. Why does Bassanio want to borrow money from Antonio? Bassanio wants the money to travel to Belmont to…
July 4, 2019
English Literature: Merchant of Venice Chapters
Act 1 Antonio is the MOV. His business relies upon overseas trading throughout Europe. At the start all of Antonio’s money is invested in ships, which are still as sea.Antonio is sad but does not know why. Salerio and Solanio…
July 4, 2019
merchant of venice act 1-5
as act 2 opens who wants to prove “whos blood is reddest”? morocco to what is portia refering to when she speaks of “the lottery of my destiny”? the 3 caskets what does portia tell morocco he must do beofore…
July 4, 2019
Merchant of Venice Characters (Sparknotes)
Antonio The merchant whose love for his friend Bassanio prompts him to sign Shylock’s contract and almost lose his life. He is something of a mercurial figure, often inexplicably melancholy and, as Shylock points out, possessed of an incorrigible dislike…
July 4, 2019
Merchant of Venice Character List
Shylock A Jewish moneylender in Venice. Angered by his mistreatment at the hands of Venice’s Christians, schemes to eke out his revenge by ruthlessly demanding, as payment, a pound of Antonio’s flesh. Portia A wealthy heiress from Belmont. Her beauty…
July 4, 2019
Othello Act 1
Describe the marriage customs of the 16th century Men made decisions; fathers chose who and when daughters married; marriage=business transaction. How does Shakespeare get the audience’s attention at the beginning of the play? Starts with a fight, with vulgar language,…
July 4, 2019