The Merchant of Venice: Characters (OCR GCSE English Literature): Quizzes
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What does Shylock's speech 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' highlight?
What does Shylock's speech 'If you prick us, do we not bleed?' highlight?
His humanity & shared experiences
How does Shakespeare portray Shylock in the play?
How does Shakespeare portray Shylock in the play?
As both a victim and a villain
What does Shylock's demand for a pound of flesh symbolise?
What does Shylock's demand for a pound of flesh symbolise?
Justice & retribution
What does Antonio's quote 'The devil can cite Scripture' reveal about him?
What does Antonio's quote 'The devil can cite Scripture' reveal about him?
His deep-seated prejudice against Shylock
How does Antonio describe himself as 'a tainted wether of the flock'?
How does Antonio describe himself as 'a tainted wether of the flock'?
Melancholic & self-sacrificial
What does Portia's 'quality of mercy' speech emphasise?
What does Portia's 'quality of mercy' speech emphasise?
Mercy over strict justice
What qualities does Portia show in 'I never did repent for doing good'?
What qualities does Portia show in 'I never did repent for doing good'?
Moral strength & integrity
What theme does 'All that glisters is not gold' reflect?
What theme does 'All that glisters is not gold' reflect?
Appearance versus reality
What does Bassanio's description of Antonio emphasise in the play?
What does Bassanio's description of Antonio emphasise in the play?
Friendship & bonds between men
What does Jessica's quote 'daughter to his blood, not to his manners' show?
What does Jessica's quote 'daughter to his blood, not to his manners' show?
Desire to break from father's influence
What theme does Jessica illustrate with 'love is blind'?
What theme does Jessica illustrate with 'love is blind'?
Love's blindness & irrationality
How does Gratiano describe Venice compared to Belmont?
How does Gratiano describe Venice compared to Belmont?
Commerce & conflict vs love & harmony
What does Lorenzo believe about a person with no music in themselves?
What does Lorenzo believe about a person with no music in themselves?
Fit for treasons & stratagems