Nerissa (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Nerissa's role in the play
Nerissa's role in the play
Portia's lady-in-waiting & closest confidante
Nerissa's 3 key characteristics
Nerissa's 3 key characteristics
Loyalty, wisdom, sharp wit
Nerissa & Portia's relationship dynamic
Nerissa & Portia's relationship dynamic
Deep mutual respect & friendship
Nerissa's role beyond servant
Nerissa's role beyond servant
Trusted advisor
What displays Nerissa's intelligence
What displays Nerissa's intelligence
Her dialogues, especially with Portia
Plan Nerissa helps orchestrate
Plan Nerissa helps orchestrate
Disguise plan for attending trial
Nerissa's disguise role in courtroom
Nerissa's disguise role in courtroom
Lawyer's clerk
What Nerissa's disguise highlights
What Nerissa's disguise highlights
Resourcefulness & challenging societal norms
Act 1, Scene 2 quote shows Nerissa's awareness of
Act 1, Scene 2 quote shows Nerissa's awareness of
Challenges women face re: marriage & autonomy
Casket test quote (Act 1, Scene 2) demonstrates
Casket test quote (Act 1, Scene 2) demonstrates
Wisdom & ability to provide solace
3 themes Nerissa contributes to
3 themes Nerissa contributes to
Loyalty, love, justice
What Nerissa-Gratiano relationship explores
What Nerissa-Gratiano relationship explores
Gender roles & marital dynamics
What Nerissa's courtroom role challenges
What Nerissa's courtroom role challenges
Traditional gender expectations
Nature of Nerissa's plot contribution
Nature of Nerissa's plot contribution
Significant though often understated
What we learn from Nerissa
What we learn from Nerissa
Importance of astute judgement & steadfastness