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Alonso King of Naples Sebastian Alonso’s brother Prospero the right duke of Milan Antonio Prospero’s brother, the usurping duke of Milan Ferdinand son to the king of Naples Gonzalo counselor to the king Adrian lord from Milan Fransisco lord from…

Act One, Scene 1 shows the “tempest” of the play’s title. How do the different characters react to the crisis? The boatswain were trying to keep the ship from sinking, whereas the royals were yelling at the crew and getting…

what is the structure of the play (what are the 2) 2 world playfirst word: the courtsecond world: the forest of Arden how does second world in AYSL reflect Shakespeare’s life rural culture of Stratford–rural world of shepherds and farmers…

Rosalind “Then there is no true lover in the forest; else sighing every minute and groaning every hour would detect the lazy foot of time as well as a clock” Rosalind “O most gentle Jupiter, what tedious homily of love…

“I stand for sacrifice” love and relationships – Portia was nervous when Bassanio was choosing the caskets and she was feared she would loose him. She was willing to leave everything behind and be with Bassanio “It droppeth as the…

What does the Duke expect Shylock to do? Why? The Duke thinks that Shylock should act out of human gentleness. He thinks that Shylock should love and forgive Antonio because he is so stricken. What does Shylock mean by his…

what is Antonio’s emotional state at the beginning of the play? Antonio is sad and he doesnt know why he is sad what does solanio think is the reason why Antonio is sad? He says he is too worried about…

Setting 1 Venice; at the jail, streets, Shylock’s house, courthouse Setting 2 Belmont; Portia’s palace Portia 1.obeys father’s will but becomes defiant; dynamic2. Cross-dresses as a lawyer to save Antonio3. Marries Bassanio Nerissa 1. Marries Gratiano2. Portia’s servant Antonio 1.…

Introduction • Merchant Of Venice• Playwrite: William Shakespeare• Character: Shylock and how we feel sympathy towards him Who is Shylock? Shylock is a Jewish money lender. He is hated for his religion. “He hath… laughed at my losses, mocked my…

Characters/ Setting:Scene 1 Solanio, Salerio, Shylock, Tubal; A street in Venice Plot: Scene 1 Salerio tells Solanio that there is a rumor that Antonio’s ship carrying expensive cargo has sunk on Goodwin sands, Shylock enters and after being made fun…