The Merchant of Venice: Plot Summary (AQA GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Who does Bassanio pursue?
Who does Bassanio pursue?
Portia, a wealthy heiress
Antonio's profession
Antonio's profession
Merchant
Who lends money to Antonio
Who lends money to Antonio
Shylock, a Jewish moneylender
Loan condition if Antonio can't repay
Loan condition if Antonio can't repay
Shylock can take a pound of Antonio's flesh
Why Antonio cannot repay loan
Why Antonio cannot repay loan
His ships are lost at sea
Portia's disguise in court
Portia's disguise in court
A lawyer
Portia's argument about taking flesh
Portia's argument about taking flesh
Can take flesh but cannot spill any blood
Result of Portia's argument for Shylock
Result of Portia's argument for Shylock
Makes it impossible for him to proceed
Outcome of Shylock's case
Outcome of Shylock's case
Loses the case
Shylock's punishment
Shylock's punishment
Forced to convert to Christianity
Main themes the play explores
Main themes the play explores
Justice, mercy, and prejudice