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Tuesday, March 26, 2019

Shakespeare


1.Antonio is depressed without knowing why. What two possible reasons do his friends suggest? because he could be in love and is scary that his boats

2.Do you think Gratiano’s contributions help Antonio’s mood? no it does not

3.What are your first impressions of Bassanio? he is poor and likes to party

4.Is he in love? yes he is in love

5.Why does he need to borrow money again now. To get over to where the girl he is in love with and to get her

6.How do Portia’s first words compare with Antonio’s? The same

7.What is the reason for her mood? because she can't pick who can she can marry

8.Do you think Nerissa is a help to her? yes she was talking to her about everything

9.Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia’s attitude to her suitors so far. careless


1.Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know? Yes because he said I think i will take the bond.

2.Which does Shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio’s? Why? His business because he has his money.


3.Why doesn’t Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio? because they eta pork and he doesn't not eat pork.

4.What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio? I think he is not breaking things

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 not really he it is fake

6.Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalogue of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the charges? No He says that he will do it one day soon

7.How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond? he doesn't want Antonio to do it risk his life fro him.