Bassanio (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Bassanio's 3 key traits
Bassanio's 3 key traits
Charm, ambition, complex moral landscape
Bassanio's relation to Antonio
Bassanio's relation to Antonio
Close friend
Who Antonio is in the play
Who Antonio is in the play
The titular merchant
Bassanio's main quest
Bassanio's main quest
To marry Portia, a wealthy heiress
Nature of Bassanio's dependence on Antonio
Nature of Bassanio's dependence on Antonio
Financial dependence
Antonio's collateral for Shylock's loan
Antonio's collateral for Shylock's loan
A pound of his own flesh
What initially drives Bassanio to pursue Portia
What initially drives Bassanio to pursue Portia
Need for financial stability
Purpose of the casket test
Purpose of the casket test
To vet Portia's suitors (by her father)
Which casket does Bassanio choose
Which casket does Bassanio choose
The lead casket
What the lead casket represents
What the lead casket represents
Risk & humility over material gain
What is Belmont
What is Belmont
Portia's estate
Bassanio's response to Antonio's peril
Bassanio's response to Antonio's peril
Returns to Venice despite recent marriage
3 themes explored through Bassanio's character
3 themes explored through Bassanio's character
Love, loyalty, and materialism
Bassanio's character arc summary
Bassanio's character arc summary
Financially driven suitor to loyal friend & devoted husband
Lessons from Bassanio's story
Lessons from Bassanio's story
Consequences of financial dependency & sincerity in relationships