Detailed Plot Analysis (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Antonio's emotional state at play's opening
Antonio's emotional state at play's opening
Inexplicable sadness despite his wealth
Shylock's condition if debt unpaid
Shylock's condition if debt unpaid
Pound of Antonio's flesh
How Portia's husband is determined
How Portia's husband is determined
Man who chooses correct casket
Jessica's action in Act II
Jessica's action in Act II
Elopes with Lorenzo, taking Shylock's money & jewels
Which casket does Bassanio choose?
Which casket does Bassanio choose?
Lead casket
Portia's disguise name in court
Portia's disguise name in court
Balthazar
Portia's legal argument about bond
Portia's legal argument about bond
Allows flesh but no blood to be shed
Court's orders for Shylock
Court's orders for Shylock
Convert to Christianity & divide his wealth
Setting of Act V
Setting of Act V
Belmont
Fate of Antonio's ships
Fate of Antonio's ships
Return safely, restoring his wealth
Key themes from casket test (Act I)
Key themes from casket test (Act I)
Fate, choice, consequences of decisions
Theme shown by unsuccessful suitors
Theme shown by unsuccessful suitors
Appearance versus reality
Central themes tested in trial (Act IV)
Central themes tested in trial (Act IV)
Justice and mercy
The play's dramatic climax
The play's dramatic climax
Court scene in Venice (Act IV)