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
Nerissa & Portia's relationship
Deep mutual respect & friendship
Nerissa's role beyond typical servant
Nerissa's role beyond typical servant
Trusted advisor understanding Portia's emotions
Nerissa's disguise in courtroom
Nerissa's disguise in courtroom
Lawyer's clerk
What Nerissa's disguise shows
What Nerissa's disguise shows
Resourcefulness & challenging societal norms
What plan does Nerissa help orchestrate
What plan does Nerissa help orchestrate
Disguise plan for attending the trial
Themes Nerissa contributes to
Themes Nerissa contributes to
Loyalty, love, & justice
What Nerissa-Gratiano relationship explores
What Nerissa-Gratiano relationship explores
Gender roles & marital dynamics
What her courtroom role challenges
What her courtroom role challenges
Traditional gender expectations
Nerissa's overall contribution
Nerissa's overall contribution
Significant though often understated
What we learn from Nerissa
What we learn from Nerissa
Importance of astute judgement & steadfastness