English Final Review 2
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The Merchant of Venice: Most Important Messages
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Shylock
A jewish money lender who was treated poorly because of his religion
Antonio
A kind merchant who borrows money from Shylock
Bassanio
Antonios friend who borrows money from Shylock to try and win Portia’s love
Portia
A smart and rich woman who dresses up as a lawyer to save Antonio.
Jessica
Shylock’s daughter who runs away and becomes Christian
How is Shylock treated because he is jewish?
People call him names and don’t treat him fairly
What are the big messages behind Merchant of Venice?
Justice VS. Mercy
Should we follow the law strictly, or should we show kindness sometimes?
What does MOV mean by “money controls everything”
Money causes problems and makes people do crazy things.
What does MOV mean by “Appearance vs. Reality”
Things aren’t always what they seem!
Example: Portia dresses up as a man to save Antonio. She looks like a lawyer, but she’s really a woman.
What does “The quality of mercy is not strain’d…” mean
Mercy is like a special gift, it’s not forced!