Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice. Act 2 scene 2

1. Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock? Give evidence from the text to support your thinking.he doesn't treat him well
2. Why is Bassanio worried about taking Gratiano with him to Belmont?

In lines 114-142... he don't want him to get drunk and make a fool out of himself and embarrass bassanio

3. Launcelot and his father are very anxious to find Launcelot a new job. They both want to impress Bassanio. This leads to
4. a. frequent interruptions. Gobbo: heres my son sir, a poor boy- Launcelot: not a poor boy sir,but the rich jew's that would sir-as my farther shall specify-

       b. contradictions

       c. misuse of words to impress. 

       Find examples of each of these in the text.

Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice. Act 2 scene 1

Act Two, Scene One

1. We have watched racial and religious tensions at work in A1S3. The Prince of Morocco opens A2S1 with another sensitive issue. what is it ? asking her not to be racist and give him a chance
2. If Antonio loses his gamble, he must forfeit a pound of flesh. What must Portia’s suitors give up if they fail to win her? he wont talk to or marry another woman
3. What is Portia’s opinion of the Prince of Morocco- give examples. i think he is stuck up because she said being good looking isnt the only way to win my heart

Act One: Can Do Tasks: (select and complete two, post to your blog)

• Research- This story is set in Italy in the cities of Venice and Belmont. Create a digital guide of the cities. Make sure to give interesting facts about the locations, places to see and things to do.
• Musical This story opens with themes of love, power, money and religion. Find a song that could be played in the background during a scene in act one. Tell us where in the play you would play it, why you have chosen it and how you think it fits the mood of the story. 
• Vocabulary Find the meanings of the following words: Venture, Vessel, Signior, Mortifying, Profound, Exhortation, Virtuous and Squandered.
• Create- Create a Character Map of people we have meet in the story. Show/tell the links between the different character relationships. Make sure to add new people as you encounter them.

Venture,something new the involves the risk of failure or lose of money.

vessel, a ship or large boat.

signior,an Italian man usually of rank or gentility used as a title equivalent to Mr.

mortifying, if you are mortified, you feel great shame or embarrassment.

profound,showing great and deep intellectual understanding.

exhortation,an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.

virtuous,behaving with or showing moral virtue.

squandered,waste (something especially money or time) in a reckless or foolish manner.

Shakespeare: The Merchant of Venice. Act 1 scene 1-3

1. Antonio is depressed without knowing why. What two possible reasons do his friends suggest?because all of his money is on a boat.t that he is emotional
2. Do you think Gratiano’s contributions help Antonio’s mood? maybe a little bit but not much
3. What are your first impressions of Bassanio?he sounds like a rude person.
4. Is he in love?maybe because he wants to marry her for her money but he also said that she was really beautiful
5. Why does he need to borrow money again now? so that he can try marry this woman.

1. How do Portia’s first words compare with Antonio’s? they are both showing that they are sad, we know why Portia is sad but not why Antonio is.
2. What is the reason for her mood?that she doesn't want to marry some but her father is making her.
3. Do you think Nerissa is a help to her?I think that she is a little help but somethings she cant help with.
4. Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia’s attitude to her suitors so far. they all don't work for her in different ways.

1. Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know?
2. Which does Shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio’s? Why?
3. Why doesn’t Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio?because he wont eat pork
4. What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio?
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.
6. Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalogue of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the charges?
7. How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond?

   1. Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know? Not at the start because of the the things he has done to him
   2. Which does Shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio’s? Why? His buisness because he doesnt have to worry about his boats
   3. Why doesn’t Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio? Cause he is a jew and they dont eat pork
   4. What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio? His no intrest charge rule
   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. Becayse in the end he was fine with it
   6. Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalogue of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the charges? He said he would do it again
   7. How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond? He doesnt want it to happen because he is doing it for him and he could die
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