Shylock (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Shylock's profession in Venice
Shylock's profession in Venice
Jewish moneylender
3 themes central to Shylock's character
3 themes central to Shylock's character
Justice, mercy, and revenge
Nature of Shylock & Antonio's relationship
Nature of Shylock & Antonio's relationship
Deep hostility
Collateral Shylock demands from Antonio
Collateral Shylock demands from Antonio
A pound of Antonio's flesh
Name of Shylock's daughter
Name of Shylock's daughter
Jessica
Jessica's betrayal of Shylock
Jessica's betrayal of Shylock
Elopement with Lorenzo, a Christian
Who traps Shylock in the courtroom scene?
Who traps Shylock in the courtroom scene?
Portia
How does Portia trap Shylock legally?
How does Portia trap Shylock legally?
Points out he can't take blood with flesh
Shylock's forced punishment at trial's end
Shylock's forced punishment at trial's end
Convert to Christianity & give up wealth
Quote: 'If you prick us, do we not...'
Quote: 'If you prick us, do we not...'
bleed?
What does Shylock lose in his downfall?
What does Shylock lose in his downfall?
His identity and wealth
Type of discrimination Shylock faces
Type of discrimination Shylock faces
Religious discrimination as a Jew
What Shylock refuses in courtroom scene
What Shylock refuses in courtroom scene
Mercy and offers of payment