Act Five, Scene One
- Why do Lorenzo and Jessica remind each of the stories of classical lovers? Compare themselves to these lovers.
- What are Portia's feelings as she approaches the house? she excited,nervous wondering if the boys are home
- What is the first argument to break out? ‘’By yonder moon I swear you do me wrong, In faith I gave it to the judge's clerk’ Gratiano giving away the ring was the first argument.
- How do Gratiano and Bassanio try to justify parting with the rings, are they successful? telling their wives that they gave it to the judge's clerk who wanted it as a fee.
- Was Bassanio right to give away the ring, give reasons for your thinking. It was not right for Bassanio to give away the ring, portia and bassanio made an oath.
- Complete this quote to show the effect these arguments have on Antonio? ‘I once did lend my body for his wealth, … I dare be bound again, my soul upon the forfeit that your lord will never more break faith advisedly’
- Portia and Nerissa have the rings. What does this prove to Antonio, Gratiano and Bassanio? there wives were playing jokes on them
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