Week 10 V5A The Merchant of Venice Act 4 Scene 1

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• Leerjaar 5

Today's plan

1) At the end of this class, you will understand the events in Act 4 Scene 1 

2) At the end of this class, you will understand Portia's speech as Balthasar. 

*Leerdoelen zijn RTTI geformuleerd (in leerlingentaal).

In the play, Jessica, Nerrissa and Portia use cross-dressing. What do you think this symbolizes?

Which reason does Shylock give for him wanting the bond? What does he mean with "What if.... the mood"? 

How does Bassanio react to Shylock? How does Antonio respond to this? Explain the passage. 

What does Portia explain about mercy in this passage?

Will Shylock have his bond or not? Can you explain this passage?

How does Portia (Balthasar) stop Shylock from having his bond?

What is Shylock's punishment for attacking a Venetian citzen?

Has the symbolic meaning of Portia's ring changed at the end of this scene?

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Mention 1 thing you have learned today. Mention 1 thing you still do not understand.