The Merchant of Venice Act 3

The Merchant of Venice Act 3 Scene 1 summary
Solanio and Salerio say that the rumor that Antonio has lost one of his ships is still going around. Shylock accuses them of having known about Jessica running away. Shylock is very hurt and angry at Jessica's leaving and makes it clear that he will have revenge on Antonio if he defaults. He speaks of of Jews' and Christians' common humanity. Shylock goes on about revenge for a while more. When Salerio and Solanio leave Shylock's friend, Tubal, reports on his search for Jessica. Tubal tells Shylock about Antonio second ship going down. He also tells of Jessica's spending spree. Shylock starts making arrangements for Antonio's forfeit.


The Merchant of Venice Act 3 Scene 1 Questions


1.Why does Shylock assume Solanio and Salerio know of Jessica’s flight?
They are friends with Lorenzo, therefore would be in on the plan.

2. What is the second suggestion of misfortune for Antonio- find a quote.
His ships have sunk "Yes, other men have ill luck too. Antonio, as I heard in Genoa-" "Hath a argosy cast away coming from Tripolis" " I spoke with some the the sailors that escaped the wreak"

3.Who has been looking for Lorenzo and Jessica, how do we know.
Shylock and Tubal. They have been talking about where they are.

4.Where do Shylock and Tubal arrange to meet and with what purpose?
at the Synagogue to do their trades. As they are jews they can't do it in public.


The Merchant of Venice Act 3 Scene 2 summary
Bassanio has arrived and Portia is trying to get him to wait in his choice so she can spend time with him incase he chooses wrong, she will still be able to see him for a while. Bassano, on the other hand,can not bear to wait. Portia requests that music will be played while he is choosing. He takes his time, but settles on the lead. Portia picture lies within, therefore he has won. As they are celebrating  Gratino and Nerisa anous that they will also be getting married........

That is all the time I have for this. You can come up will how the story ends.
This is also the last English for 2019. Good bye and see you next year.

Introducing Shakespeare

Notes things we should know/Random Shakespeare facts

Plays are social events
People are drunk
no roof
one of the only exciting thing on at the time
No women allowed to perform, all women parts were played by me in wigs
No sets they did have props and costumes, make-up though minimal
they paid a penny to get into the playhouse and another penny to get into the tiers of seating surrounding the yard

The Merchant of venice, Act 1

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?

She doesn't want to marry any of the suitors that are trying to impress her.

3.Do you think Nerissa is a help to her?

yes to stop Portia's whining

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?

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