Today, we finished reading Act II of The Merchant of Venice as well as most of Act III, Scene 1. If you were not IN CLASS today, you will need to read all of these sections and then answer the following questions. These MUST be submitted on your return to class.
1.
After
much debate with himself, what is the reason the Prince of Morocco gives for
choosing the gold box?
2.
The
Prince of Arragon articulates the specific “rules” of the lottery devised for
Portia’s hand in marriage. What are the specifications (there are three)?
Act III
1. Why is it such a crisis for Shylock that his daughter converted and married a Christian?
2. Why does Shylock channel his grief over Jessica's leaving into anger at Antonio?
3. According to this scene, were Salerio and Solanio's report about Shylock's reaction to Jessica's escape correct?
4. Which does Shylock miss more:Jessica or his money? How would his grief and anger affect the way he talks about his losses?
5. Based on the way Shylock has been treated by Christians, is it wrong for him to want revenge? If positions were reversed, would Antonio demand fullfilment of the bond according to the terms that were set?
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