Shakespeare the merchant of venice

Shakespeare the merchant of venice

• Antonio is depressed without knowing why. what two possible reasons do his friends suggest? he's in love with portioa but he cant be with her because he does not have any money.

• Do you think Gratiano’s contributions help Antonio’s mood? yes

• What are your first impressions of Bassanio? he is very caring and nice

• Is he in love? Yes he is in love with portia

• Why does he need to borrow money again now? he needs to borrow money so he can be with portia

• how do portias first words compare with Antonio's? sad and depressed

• what is the reason for her mood?she has to marry a man and she does not get to choose who

• do you think nerissa is a help to her? yes because of pasnio

• Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio?
  How do you know? No Antonio isn't confident he's able to pay it back in time

• Which does Shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio’s? Why? Antonio doesn't have the money on hand and his boats could sink.

• Why doesn’t Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio? Bassanio and Antonio have differnet religions and they doing normally eat together

• What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio? because Antonio does not believe to pay attention to people he will pay interest