The Merchant of Venice: Themes (AQA GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Shylock demand in the courtroom scene?
What does Shylock demand in the courtroom scene?
His pound of flesh
What is the opening of Portia's famous speech about mercy?
What is the opening of Portia's famous speech about mercy?
'The quality of mercy is not strained'
What attribute does Portia say mercy is?
What attribute does Portia say mercy is?
A divine attribute
Which character particularly insults and mistreats Shylock?
Which character particularly insults and mistreats Shylock?
Antonio
What does Shylock's 'Hath not a Jew eyes?' speech powerfully condemn?
What does Shylock's 'Hath not a Jew eyes?' speech powerfully condemn?
Dehumanisation
What fuels Shylock's desire for revenge?
What fuels Shylock's desire for revenge?
The prejudice he faces
What does the bond between Shylock and Antonio symbolise?
What does the bond between Shylock and Antonio symbolise?
The destructive power of greed
What initially motivates Bassanio's pursuit of Portia?
What initially motivates Bassanio's pursuit of Portia?
His need for wealth
What does Bassanio's relationship with Portia ultimately show?
What does Bassanio's relationship with Portia ultimately show?
Love can overcome financial concerns
What does Antonio's willingness to risk his life for Bassanio show?
What does Antonio's willingness to risk his life for Bassanio show?
The strength of their bond
Which two romantic couples does the play explore?
Which two romantic couples does the play explore?
Bassanio & Portia, Jessica & Lorenzo
What are human connections ultimately more valuable than?
What are human connections ultimately more valuable than?
Money or power