Tues. Dec. 6, 2016: Merchant of Venice: Act II, Scene 1

Today, students read the rest of Act I and then we assigned new roles. We then read Act II scene 1 (finished on page 52). If you were not IN CLASS you need to read this section and answer the following questions:

Last of Act I questions

14. Why doesn’t Shylock like Antonio? What harm has Antonio cause Shylock? (HINT: look in more than one place in the text) 

16. What does Antonio think of Shylock? 

  

17. What “deal” does Shylock make with Antonio? Why does Antonio agree to it? 

Act II, scene 1 Questions

1. What boasts does the Prince of Morocco make about himself (state these in modern terms)?

2. What is the consequence for the prince - and any other suitors - if the wrong casket is picked?

3. What is the problem with this consequence that might make a suitor back out of taking such a risk?