| 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 scene | because in a way her father is still choosing someone for her to marry even though he is dead |
| how is portia characterized in scene 2 | snobby kings daughter |
| in scene 2 why do portia and nerissa review the suitors who have come to court portia | to see if they are even worth their time |
| how do skylocks first words in scene 3 help to characterize him? | rich money grabber |
| what was the point of shys comment about ants ships | he wants the prices lowered |
| why does shy refuse to eat with ant | b/c he is a jew and ant is a christian |
| what is ironic about shys reference in scene 3 to feeding his gruge toward ant and then greeting ant b saying that he was the last man in their mouths | he fed them his grudge and it was the last on in their mouths |
| how does shy defend his practice of interest | referencing jacob eating labans grass |
| apart from the matter of usury why does shy bear such hate for ant | b/c he is a christian |
| how does ant react to shys expression of his resentment | he calls him a jewish dog |
| can the audience believe shy when he says he would offer the hand of friendship to ant | no |
| why dos antonio agree to the terms of the merry bond (flesh) | b/c he knows he will be back in time |
| what does basss reluctance to allow antonio to agree to shys bond reveal about him | he does not think he can do it |
| as far as plot development is concerned what is the imortance of ants agreeing to shys bond | it continues the story and it splits up the characters and it add suspense and a deadline |
| how does the scene between portia nd the Prince of morocco choice into 2 scenes | to build suspense or to give something for the audience to look forward to |
| what is the function of lancelot gobbo in scene 2 | to make shy look bad from another perspective |
| what new plot is added to the play in scene 3 and how is lancelot involved | love between skys daughter and lorenzo; he is the messanger |
| how does jessica’s letter to lorenzo in scene 4 set up further exposition | they are going to steal her and ducats from shy |
| why is shy reluctant to sup with bass | he does not want him to run away with his stuff |
| what is ironic bout shy leaving his keys with his daughter | he is going to leave and is going to have to tae his keys with her and she can get into his collection of jewels |
| what does shy’s attitude towards music reveal about him | he has good hearing but still old |
| why is shy glad to see lancelot leave his house and go work for bass | they are not partying like most |
| should jessica be regarded as a thief for taking money with her when she elopes with lorenzo | yes |
| as scene 4 closes why does antonio announce that there will be no masque that night | because the wind is just right |
| what is the dramatic function of scene 7 | the prince is not right for her |
| why does the prince of morocco choose the gold casket | because what most men want is her so that would be the correct one |
| what is the lesson the prince of m discovers inside the box | you are wise but bold |
| what is the dramatic purpose of the conversation between salerio and solanio in scene 8 | to tell the audience what happened without showing |
| why didn’t shakespeare stage shylocks reaction to his daughters elopement rather than have solanio report it | to make you wonder if it is only a rumor or not |
| how does shakespeare take the opportunity to satirize spain in the scene with the prince of arragon | they are proud of themselves like he is |
| what does the servants announcement of the next suitor at the end of act 2 lead the audience to expect | that the ship did not sink |
the merchant of venice
July 14, 2019