Act Three, Scene Two
- Why does Portia want Bassanio to delay his choice?
- Complete this quote ‘I pray you tarry, pause a day or two before you hazard, for in choosing wrong I lose your company’ (Black Pg. 105, Blue Pg.66)
- What makes Bassanio choose lead over the silver and gold caskets? Finish this quote, ‘Thou meagre lead which rather threatenest than dost promise aught, thy paleness moves me more than eloquence, and here choose I’ (Black Pg. 111, Blue Pg.69)
- Complete Portia’s speech that tells us the expected roles of a woman in marriage. ‘Myself and what is mine, to you and yours is now converted’ (Black Pg. 113, Blue Pg.71)
- What does the above quote mean? It means that his stuff and her stuff if now his too?
- What did Gratiano’s and Nerissa’s wish to marry depend on? (Black Pg. 116-7, Blue Pg.72-3) Her dad
- How does Portia know that the letter contains bad news? (Black Pg. 119, Blue Pg.72-3)It says "Here are a few or unpleasant words.
- What help does Portia offer straightaway? (Black Pg. 123, Blue Pg.76)Pays him six thousand ducats and defaces the bond
- Why do we not expect this help to be successful? Because shylock wants his 1 pound of flesh
- Do you think Portia would still be in love with Bassanio if she knew he had lied about his wealth? No because she only likes rich men
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