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Tuesday, April 30, 2019

The Merchant Of Venice

Act Three, Scene One
1.Why does Shylock assume Solanio and Salerio know that Jessica’s ran away? now everything on jessica.
2.Complete this quote to suggests Antonios second misfortune:
Salerio: Do you hear whether Antonio have had any loss at sea or no? Shylock: There I have another bad match, bankrupta . (Black Pg. 95, Blue Pg.63)
3.Who has been looking for Lorenzo and Jessica? (Black Pg. 97, Blue Pg.64) Tubal
4.Where do Shylock and Tubal arrange to meet and with what purpose? ‘I will go Tubal, and meet me at our synagogue’ (Black Pg. 99, Blue Pg.66

Monday, April 29, 2019

the Merchant Of Venice

Research- Portia’s fate will be decided by the choosing of three caskets made each of a different metal. Research the qualities, properties and uses of Gold, Silver and Lead. Present your work using a creative digital tool on my blog ?
Gold : 'Who choose me , shall gain what many men desire'.
Sliver : 'Who choose me , shall get as much as he desire '.
Lead : ' Who choose me , must give and hazard all he hath '.

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Wednesday, April 10, 2019

The Merchant Of Venice

Vocabulary
Casket : a small wooden box for cremated ashes.
incision : a surgical cut made in skin or flesh.
Renowned : known or talked about by many people; famous.
Fiend : an evil spirit or demon.
Impertinent : not showing proper respect; rude.
Tedious : too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.
Prodigal : spending money or using resources freely and recklessly; wastefully extravagant.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

The Merchant Of Venice

Act Two, Scene Nine
1.What is the purpose of the rhymes in the caskets?To give clues/ confuse the person.
2.Why does the Prince of Arragon discard the golden casket? because he said it was too fleshes.
3.Complete this quote from the golden casket  ‘He who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire’ (Black Pg. 87, Blue Pg.58)
4.Finish this quote that shows us Portia’s reaction to Bassanio’s arrival ‘Come, come, Nerissa; for I long to see quick Cupid's post that comes so mannerly . (Black Pg. 91, Blue Pg.61)

The Merchant Of Venice

Act Two, Scene Seven
1.Which casket does the Prince of Morocco think is worthy to contain Portia’s portrait? Gold
2.Complete this quote ‘Is’t like that lead contain her; ‘Twere damnation to think so base a thought’ (Black Pg. 79, Blue Pg.54)
3.Portia’s father uses the casket test to find her the most suitable husband. Do you think his test is working? Yes

Act Two, Scene Eight
4.What two disasters have happened to Shylock?
Shylock's daughter ran away and also her daughter seal his ducats .5.Complete this quote that tells where Shylock think Lorenzo & Jessica have gone? ‘The villain Jew with outcries raised the duke, who went with him to search Bassanio's ship’ (Black Pg. 81, Blue Pg.55)
6.How did Bassanio and Antonio leave Venice? Bassanio is going in Antonio's boat and antonio was in venice .
7.‘In the narrow seas that part the French and English, there miscarried a vessel of our country richly fraught’ (Black P. 83, Blue P.56) What is the first suggestion of trouble for Antonio? a Frenchman told Antonia's ship has been sink but it was not true.

Friday, April 5, 2019

The Merchant of Venice

Act Two, Scene Six
1.Complete this quote that tells us what Jessica threw down to Lorenzo. ‘Here, catch this casket , it is worth the pain’ A2S6 (Black Pg. 69, Blue Pg.31)

2.Jessica says ‘I am glad tis night, you do not look on me, For I am much asham’d of my exchange’ A2S6 (Black Pg. 69, Blue Pg.31). Why doesn’t Jessica want Lorenzo to see her?
Because jessica looks like a boy .

3.Why is Antonio looking for Gratiano? (Black Pg. 71, Blue Pg.52) because the boat is going to Belmos

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Act Two, Scene Three
1.What does Jessica think of her life at home? she can't do anything .
2. Complete this quotes:
A- ‘Our house is hell, and thou, a merry devil ’ L2
3.Which of Bassanio’s friends is Jessica planning to marry?
Lorenzo.
Act Two, Scene Four
1.How does Jessica get a message to her lover? she known the writing .
2.How will she be disguised for the elopement?
She’s also told me what gold and jewels she owns, and she’s described the page’s uniform she’s keeping to wear as a disguise.

3.Complete this quote ‘What paper suit have in readiness’

Act Two, Scene Five
1.How does Shylock feel about going out for the evening?
' he feel worried.

2.Complete these quotes:
"And they have together." L22
"There is some ___ a-brewing towards my ____, for I did dream of _______ ______ tonight." L18