merchant of venice Flashcards
(24 cards)
what is shylocks job
jewish money lender
who is shylocks daughter
Jessica
Why does shylock hate Antonio
Antonio spat on him in public and called him a dag
Who does bassanio want to woo
Portia
What does Antonio have to give shylock if he can’t pay his debt
A pound of flesh
what is shylock uspest about the loss of
a) his daughter
b) a turquoise ring
a turquoise ring
what does shylock think about mercy
it’s a weakness
what does Jessica say love is
Blind
When Antonio accepts that Shylock must have his pound of flesh, which main theme is demonstrated
Justice
Which characters’ relationship highlights the theme of love
Lorenzo and Jessica
Portia is controlled by her father, even though he is dead. How does he control her
With his will
What does Portia give to Bassanio as a token, representing the theme of love?
a gold ring
What else does Portia offer to Bassanio as a token, representing the theme of love
offers to repay his debt
How is Portia’s extreme wealth shown?
She offers to repay Bassanio’s loan
What aspect of the theme of money does Bassanio represent
A lack of it
who is Antonio’s best friend
Bassanio
Where do the main characters in this play belong
Venice and Belmont
How does Portia talk about her suitors
With humour
Who is Portia’s maid-in-waiting
Nerissa
When do we see Shylock being sentimental
when he remembers his wife
when does shylock remember his wife
When he is angry with his daughter for stealing from him
Who is the Merchant of Venice
Antonio
How does Portia save the day
She spots a flaw in Shylock’s contract
Who is Gratiano
Bassanio’s friend
