The Merchant Of Venice

Act Five, Scene One
1. Why do Lorenzo and Jessica remind each of the stories of classical lovers?At belmont, Lorenzo and Jessica are enjoying the moonlight and being in love . They bring to mind stories of lovers in myth and legend.

2. What are Portia's feelings as she approaches the house?Lorenzo claims that a man with no musicak sense is likely to be dull and treacherous . portia and nerissa approach the house , obviously contest to be back.

3. 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’ (Black Pg. 193, Blue Pg.107)

4. How do Gratiano and Bassanio try to justify parting with the rings, are they successful? Bassanio realize he is in a fix and gratiano now unkindly gives him away . portia threatens not to sleep with bassanio until she sees the rings . bassanio tries to explain.

5. Was Bassanio right to give away the ring, give reasons for your thinking. No cas he new he would get yeld at sometime.

6.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’ (Black Pg. 199, Blue Pg 111)

7. Portia and Nerissa have the rings. What does this prove to Antonio, Gratiano and each a  Bassanio?

8.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’ (Black Pg. 199, Blue Pg 111)