The questions for Scene 2
Why does Portia want Bassanio to delay his choice?
She doesn't want Bassanio to leave so soon if he does pick the wrong casket.
What makes Bassanio choose lead over the silver and gold caskets?, find the quotes in the text to support your thinking.
Thou gaudy gold, hard food for Midas, I will none of thee; nor none of thee, thou pale and common drudge 'tween man and man: but thou, thou meagre lead, which rather threat'nest than dost promise aught, thy paleness moves me more than eloquence.
What does Portia’s speech A3S2 L166-174 reveal about the expected roles of a woman in marriage.
They are property to the men.
What did Gratiano’s and Nerissa’s wish to marry depend on?
Bassanio had to marry Portia.
How does Portia know that the letter contains bad news?
Bassanio went really pale when he read the letter.
What help does Portia offer straightaway?
She wants to give him lots of money to save his friend.
Why do we not expect this help to be successful?
Shylock really wants a pound of flesh from Antonio.
Do you think Portia would still be in love with Bassanio if she knew he had lied about his wealth?
Yes, she liked him all ready.
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