The Merchant of Venice (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Central theme in Merchant of Venice
Central theme in Merchant of Venice
Justice versus Mercy
Loan amount Bassanio borrows from Shylock
Loan amount Bassanio borrows from Shylock
3000 ducats
Shylock's bond condition if Antonio can't repay
Shylock's bond condition if Antonio can't repay
A pound of Antonio's flesh
Who negotiates the loan in Act 1, Scene 3
Who negotiates the loan in Act 1, Scene 3
Bassanio
Who stands as guarantor for Bassanio's loan
Who stands as guarantor for Bassanio's loan
Antonio
Who Portia disguises as in the trial scene
Who Portia disguises as in the trial scene
A male lawyer
What mercy is according to Portia
What mercy is according to Portia
Twice blest; blesses giver and taker
Portia's legal ruling: flesh but not this
Portia's legal ruling: flesh but not this
Blood
Shylock's quote about common humanity
Shylock's quote about common humanity
If you prick us, do we not bleed?
What Shylock represents in the theme
What Shylock represents in the theme
Harsh application of justice
What Portia embodies regarding justice & mercy
What Portia embodies regarding justice & mercy
Ideal balance of justice and mercy
What Antonio learns through his ordeal
What Antonio learns through his ordeal
The value of mercy
Play's conclusion on mercy vs strict justice
Play's conclusion on mercy vs strict justice
Mercy is morally superior
Act with the dramatic trial scene
Act with the dramatic trial scene
Act 4, Scene 1