Antonio is depressed without knowing why. What two possible reasons do his friends suggest? He was worried about his boats and he is sad because he is not happy.
Do you think Gratiano’s contributions help Antonio’s mood? Not really he just told him what he is turning into.
What are your first impressions of Bassanio? He is poor and has no money and needs it.
Is he in love? maybe because he wants to marry her for her money.
Why does he need to borrow money again now? to get weeding rings to get married Portia.
Act One, Scene Two
How do Portia’s first words compare with Antonio’s? One is depressed and one is tired
What is the reason for her mood? all the men where chasing her because of her money
Do you think Nerissa is a help to her? No, because I think she was just annoying her
Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia’s attitude to her suitors so far. Ungrateful, Spoiled, Brat
Act One, Scene Three
Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? Yes How do you know? He knows what he gets back
Which does Shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio’s? Shylock Why? because Antonio's boats could sink
Why doesn’t Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio? Because Shylock is a jew and he does not eat pork
What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio? "Methought you said you neither lend nor borrow Upon advantage"
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? No Give evidence. because Antonio does not like charging interest
Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalogue of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the charges? he said he might do it again
How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond? He does not want Antonio to do it
Can Do Tasks:
Vocabulary: Find the definition of the following words, Venture, Vessel, Signor, Mortifying, Profound, Exhortation, Virtuous and Squandered.
Venture - Something new which involves the risk of failure or
of losing money
of losing money
Vessel - A ship or a large boat
Signor - A title or form of address used of or to an
Italian-speaking man, corresponding to Mr or sir.
Italian-speaking man, corresponding to Mr or sir.
Mortifying - Embarrassing or humiliating
Profound - Great in degree or intensity
Exhortation - An address or communication emphatically
urging someone to do something.
urging someone to do something.
Virtuous - Behaving with or showing moral virtue
Squandered - Waste (something, especially money or time)
in a reckless and foolish manner.
in a reckless and foolish manner.
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