The Merchant of venice Act 1 scene 1, summary
Antonio is sad and does not know why. His friends, Salerio and Solanio, try to cheer him up. Bassanio, lorenzo and Gratiano come and Gratiano gives a long lecture about why Antonio should be happy. everyone but Bassanio leave and he confesses he is in love with a wealthy lady called Portia. Bassanio asks Antonio for money so he can impress Portia, but all Antonio's money is out at sea, so he says to go and ask others to see if they would lend Bassanio money under Antonio's name.
The Merchant of venice, Act 1 scene 1
1. Antonio is depressed without knowing why. What two possible reasons do his friends suggest?
that he is worried about his ships out at sea. He is in love.
2. Do you think Gratiano’s contributions help Antonio’s mood?
Maybe once Bassanio said that his words are worthless. That may have made him laugh.
3. What are your first impressions of Bassanio?
He is a good friend to Antonio and that he is able to be trusted.
4. Is he in love?
Yes. He has fallen hard.
5. Why does he need to borrow money again now
To impress Portia so she will marry him.
The Merchant of venice, Act 1 scene 2 Summary
Portia and Nerissa are talking about the suitors that are trying to impress Portia. Portia is complaining that she does not like any of the suitors. She only likes Bassano.
The Merchant of venice, Act 1 scene 2 questions
1. How do Portia’s first words compare with Antonio’s?
They are both in a bad mood, so both are kinda sad words
2.What is the reason for her mood?
3.Do you think Nerissa is a help to her?
4.Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia’s attitude to her suitors so far
"They suck, I hate them all. Except that Bassanio, he's cool"
The Merchant of venice, Act 1 scene 3
Bassanio asks Shylock for 'three thousand ducats' for three months. Shylock asks to talk to Antonio so he comes. Antonio and Shylock banter for a bit before shylock agrees. But instead of asking of interest if Antonio does not pay in three months time, Shylock gets a pound of his flesh from wherever Shylock wants
1. Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know?
Not really. He seems to not like the fact that Antonio is going to be apart of this deal.
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?
The Merchant of venice, Act 1 scene 2 Summary
Portia and Nerissa are talking about the suitors that are trying to impress Portia. Portia is complaining that she does not like any of the suitors. She only likes Bassano.
The Merchant of venice, Act 1 scene 2 questions
1. How do Portia’s first words compare with Antonio’s?
They are both in a bad mood, so both are kinda sad words
2.What is the reason for her mood?
She doesn't want to marry any of the suitors that are trying to impress her.
yes to stop Portia's whining
"They suck, I hate them all. Except that Bassanio, he's cool"
The Merchant of venice, Act 1 scene 3
Bassanio asks Shylock for 'three thousand ducats' for three months. Shylock asks to talk to Antonio so he comes. Antonio and Shylock banter for a bit before shylock agrees. But instead of asking of interest if Antonio does not pay in three months time, Shylock gets a pound of his flesh from wherever Shylock wants
1. Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know?
Not really. He seems to not like the fact that Antonio is going to be apart of this deal.
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?
He is a jew. Jews don't eat pork, that is what Antonio and Bassanio is severing, as pork is the devils meat
4. What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio?
To never lend nor borrow with interest
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.
No. Antonio says that "the devil can quote scripture for his purpose" meaning that he would cite the parts of the Bible that lines up with what he wants.
6. Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalogue of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the charges?
"And I will do it again."
7.How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond?
He Doseo not want Antonio to do the deal in fear that they won't be able to pay it back
End of Act 1
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