The Merchant of Venice: Plot Summary (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Who does Bassanio pursue?
Who does Bassanio pursue?
Portia
Portia's status
Portia's status
A wealthy heiress
Who is Antonio?
Who is Antonio?
A merchant and Bassanio's friend
Who is Shylock?
Who is Shylock?
A Jewish moneylender
Why does Antonio borrow from Shylock?
Why does Antonio borrow from Shylock?
To help Bassanio pursue Portia
Loan condition if Antonio can't repay
Loan condition if Antonio can't repay
Shylock can take a pound of Antonio's flesh
Why can't Antonio repay the loan?
Why can't Antonio repay the loan?
His ships are lost at sea
What does Shylock demand when loan is unpaid?
What does Shylock demand when loan is unpaid?
His pound of flesh as agreed
How does Portia intervene in court?
How does Portia intervene in court?
Disguised as a lawyer
Portia's legal argument against Shylock
Portia's legal argument against Shylock
He can take flesh but cannot spill blood
Shylock's punishment after losing
Shylock's punishment after losing
Forced to convert to Christianity
Three themes the play explores
Three themes the play explores
Justice, mercy, and prejudice