Pages

Tuesday, 26 March 2019

The Merchant of Venice Q&A

Act 1 scene 1
  1. Antonio is depressed without knowing why.
  2. What two possible reasons do his friends suggest?
  3. Do you think Gratiano’s contributions help Antonio’s mood?
  4. What are your first impressions of Bassanio?
  5. Is he in love?
  6. Why does he need to borrow money again now


1.Because he is in love with a girl, and maybe the girl doesn't love him back. Also He is worried about his ships that are out on sea.

2. A little bit because he wants his money but also he can borrow some money. So it will help Antonio a little bit.

3.Wanting to be a good helping friend.

4.Yes he is, he is in love with this girl Named Portia.

5.Because his money are on his ship and his ship are out on sea. Also to impress the girl that he is in love with.



Act 1 scene 2


1. How do Portia's first words compare with Antonio?

They are both unhappy

2.What was the reason for her mood?
Because she didn't get the choice on who she will marry.

3.Do you think Nerissa is a help to her?
Yes because she remembered Bassanio, which she liked.

4. Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia's attitude to her suitors so far


Act 1 Scene 3

1.Shylock is a moneylender, does he seem eager to do business?Yes because hes willing to spend money

2.Which does shylock think is safe, his businessor Antonio's?Antonio because he's not that rich and also it's risky having all the money on the boats.


3.Why doesn't Shylock doesn't want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio? Because Jews don't eat pork.

4.What strict Principal of his Antonio breaking to help Bassanio? Never lend or borrow money with interest.

5.Shylock tells a bible story to prove that the taking of profit is
blessed, as long as thieving is not involved. Does he convince Antonio?
Give Evidence. No because Antonio basically just burned him


6. Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalogue of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the charges? Antonio admits and says he has done it once before.


7. How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond? He hates hit and thinks that the bond is stupid.

 



No comments:

Post a Comment

To support my learning I ask you to comment as follows:
1. Something positive - something you like about what I have shared.
2. Something helpful - add more info or ask me a question.
3. Something thoughtful - how have you connected with my learning?

Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment.