The Merchant of Venice: Writer's Methods and Techniques (OCR GCSE English Literature): Flashcards
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Dramatic irony in courtroom scene
Dramatic irony in courtroom scene
Audience knows Portia's plan before Shylock does
Pound of flesh symbolism
Pound of flesh symbolism
Rigid and merciless nature of justice
Portia's plea for mercy represents
Portia's plea for mercy represents
Humane and forgiving aspects of law
Caskets symbolism
Caskets symbolism
Appearance versus reality
Venice represents
Venice represents
Commerce and legal dealings
Belmont represents
Belmont represents
Love and harmony
Purpose of juxtaposing Venice and Belmont
Purpose of juxtaposing Venice and Belmont
Highlights different values; explores love, mercy, justice
Purpose of prose vs verse
Purpose of prose vs verse
Distinguish social classes and tone of scenes
Characters who speak in prose
Characters who speak in prose
Shylock and servants
Characters who speak in verse
Characters who speak in verse
Portia and Antonio
What verse highlights
What verse highlights
Status and gravity of situations
Courtroom scene explores law as
Courtroom scene explores law as
Tool of justice and means of manipulation
How Portia uses legal acumen
How Portia uses legal acumen
Turns Shylock's demand for justice against him