Religion

Question 1

Act 1 scene 3 - 1

Answer 1

I hate him for he is a christian

Question 2

Act 1 scene 3 - 2

Answer 2

the devil can cite scripture for his purpose

Question 3

Act 1 scene 3 - 3

Answer 3

And spit upon my Jewish gabardine

Question 4

Act 3 scene 1 - 1

Answer 4

hath not a Jew eyes

-structural and emotional heart of the play, so religion is central part of play. Rhetorical question shows the uncertainty surrounding religion

Question 5

Act 3 scene 1 - 2

Answer 5

If a Christian wrong a Jew, what should his sufferance by, by Christian example? Why revenge!

Question 6

Act 3 scene 1 - 3

Answer 6

Bleed, poison, die

Question 7

Act 3 scene 5 - 1

Answer 7

The sins of the father

-Launcelot’s attitudes to the new testament and christian ethic

Question 8

Act 3 scene 5 - 2

Answer 8

He hath made me a christian

Question 9

Act 3 scene 5 - 3

Answer 9

therefore i promise ye i fear you

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Question 10

conclusion

Answer 10

religion central to plau shown by structural heart. Predominant in Venice highlights conflict between Belmont and Venice in play.