Merchant Of Venice Act 3 Scene 4-5 Reflection

This time questions for scene four and five.

What is Lorenzo’s opinion of Antonio?
Lorenzo thinks Antonio is a really nice guy and a gentleman.

What does Portia tell Lorenzo she intends to do?
Go to the nunnery and wait there for her husband to come back.

What does she ask Lorenzo and Jessica to do for her and why?
She asks them to look after her house while she is away.

Why does Portia think Antonio and Bassanio must be alike?
She said "Which makes me think this Antonio, being the bosom lover of my lord, must needs be like my lord."

Why do Portia and Nerissa intend to travel dressed as men?
So they seem accomplished in something their not.

In A3S4 L 60-78, how does Portia describe the behaviour and attitudes of young men.
She describes them as confident outgoing people that like to brag a lot.

Does it seem likely that Portia is going to follow the expected behaviour of a wife?

No, she is bold and outgoing and likes being the boss of people so she will probably stay that way.

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In his jokey conversation with Jessica, why is Launcelot against the conversion of Jews to Christianity?
Because if all the Jews became christians the price of pork would go up.

What is Jessica’s opinion of Portia?
She thinks of here as a heavenly lady.

Self Directed Learning Goal

I didn't read three peoples lines so I just want to read a lot this week.

Merchant Of Venice Act 3 Scene 2 reflection

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.

Merchant Of Venice Act 2 - Scene 1 Reflection

Now we have started Act II, here are the questions for scene one. This was a short scene.

We have watched racial and religious tensions at work in A1S3. The Prince of Morocco opens A2S1 with another sensitive issue. What is it?He does not want portia to be racist and dislike him because of his skin color.

If Antonio loses his gamble, he must forfeit a pound of flesh. What must Portia’s suitors give up if they fail to win her?They may never marry another woman.

What is Portia’s opinion of the Prince of Morocco- give examples.

He is ok, She warns him about the punishment for choosing the wrong casket.

Merchant Of Venice Act 1 - Scene 3 Reflection

Now the questions for the third scene of The Merchant Of Venice

Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know?
Yes, he seems like he thinks he could

Which does Shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio’s? Why?
His business because he does not require ships which are likely to sink.

Why doesn’t Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio?
Because he is a jew and they think pork contains the devil.

What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio?
Not charging interest

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 said that it was something that was out of the man's control

Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalogue of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the charges?
Antonio says he will probably do the things again, but he also said he should lend it to an enemy rather than a friend so it is easier to exact revenge

How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond?
He is not happy about the bond.

The Comprehension Box - Charcoal 6

We are doing the comprehension box, we read a story and answer questions. This time I read 'Isadora's Secret', a girl finds a strange room where time stands still.

Questions:

1. Which word from paragraph 1 is a synonym for maze?

(a) measly

(b) sorrow

(c) labyrinth

2. Isadora was told to borrow the book by:

(a) her English teacher

(b) the librarian

(c) her father

3. Paragraph 4 is mainly about Isadora's:

(a) confusion

(b) discovery

(c) panic

4. Which event occurred first? Isadora:

(a) read the book

(b) discovered the wooden door

(c) ran up the stairs

5. In Paragraph 1, Isadora's feelings about the library could be summarized as:

(a) 'too many books and too much time'

(b) 'not enough books and not enough time'

(c) 'too many books and not enough time'

6. The pronoun it in Paragraph 3 refers to the:

(a) library

(b) corridor

(c) door

7.The word nook in Paragraph 5 means:

(a) a secluded place

(b) a type of chair

(c) a secret

8. Who else already knew about the secret nook?

(a) Mr Barker and the librarian

(b) only Mr Barker

(c) only the librarian

9. While Isadora was sitting on the chair and reading, time:

(a) had moved faster

(b) had moved slower

(c) stood still

10. You can conclude the librarian knew Isadora had read the book because:

(a) she read the books title and knew about the secret nook

(b) Isadora had been missing for such a long time

(c) it was her favorite book also

11. Which statement contains a fact and an opinion

(a) A poem was written on parchment which was hanging on the wall

(b) Old-style language is difficult to read

(c) The chair was covered with green fabric and was very comfortable

12. The next time Isadora visits the library, she will most probably:

(a) tell everyone she encounters her secret

(b) borrow a book and leave immediately

(c) choose a book and head directly to the wooden door

Key:

My answers

Right answers

Reflection & Learning Goal

Last week I managed to read two peoples lines and write two blogs, this week I wish to do three.