Introduction (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Who wrote 'The Merchant of Venice'?
Who wrote 'The Merchant of Venice'?
William Shakespeare wrote 'The Merchant of Venice'.
When was 'The Merchant of Venice' written?
When was 'The Merchant of Venice' written?
It was written between 1596 and 1599.
Where is the main setting of the play?
Where is the main setting of the play?
The main setting is Venice, with scenes in Belmont.
Who is the melancholic merchant in the play?
Who is the melancholic merchant in the play?
Antonio is the melancholic merchant of Venice.
What does Bassanio seek from Antonio?
What does Bassanio seek from Antonio?
Bassanio seeks financial help to woo Portia.
Who must choose among three caskets?
Who must choose among three caskets?
Portia must choose among three caskets to find a husband.
What does Shylock demand from Antonio?
What does Shylock demand from Antonio?
Shylock demands a pound of Antonio's flesh as collateral.
What is the climax of 'The Merchant of Venice'?
What is the climax of 'The Merchant of Venice'?
The climax centers around the court scene.
What themes are woven into the plot?
What themes are woven into the plot?
Themes include mercy, justice, prejudice, and love.
What does Portia do in the court scene?
What does Portia do in the court scene?
Portia pleads for mercy disguised as a lawyer.