The Merchant of Venice: Writer's Methods and Techniques (Edexcel GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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How is dramatic irony used in courtroom?
How is dramatic irony used in courtroom?
Audience knows Portia's plan before Shylock
Effect of dramatic irony on Shylock
Effect of dramatic irony on Shylock
Heightens tension & his eventual downfall
What pound of flesh symbolises
What pound of flesh symbolises
Rigid & merciless nature of justice Shylock seeks
What Portia's plea for mercy represents
What Portia's plea for mercy represents
Humane & forgiving aspects of the law
What do the caskets symbolise?
What do the caskets symbolise?
Appearance vs reality theme
What does Venice setting represent?
What does Venice setting represent?
Commerce & legal dealings
What does Belmont setting represent?
What does Belmont setting represent?
Love & harmony
Why Venice & Belmont juxtaposed
Why Venice & Belmont juxtaposed
Highlights different values & explores love, mercy, justice
Purpose of alternating prose & verse
Purpose of alternating prose & verse
Distinguish social classes & tone of scenes
Who speaks in prose
Who speaks in prose
Shylock & servants
Who speaks in verse
Who speaks in verse
Noble characters like Portia & Antonio
What verse highlights
What verse highlights
Noble status & gravity of their situations
What courtroom scene showcases
What courtroom scene showcases
Law as tool of justice & means of manipulation
What theme does Portia's legal acumen emphasise?
What theme does Portia's legal acumen emphasise?
Mercy