Introducing Shakespeare 2

Act Two, Scene One

1. This scene opens with the words ‘Mislike me not for my complexion’ Why does the Prince think Portia will have a problem with the colour of his skin? lots of people were racist

2. What must Portia’s suitors give up if they try and fail to win her? 

‘You must take your chance, and either not attempt to choose at all, or swear before you choose, if you choose wrong never to speak to a lady afterward in way of marriage’ A2S1 Line 37-42 (Black P.41)

3. Portia tells the Prince of Morocco- ‘Yourself, renowned prince, then stood as fair as any comer I have looked on yet for my affection’ What does this mean? (if you’re unsure check sparknotes translation) Don’t hold my skin color against me

Act Two, Scene Two

1. Why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock? Complete these 2 quotes from the text to support your thinking. A2S2 Line 26- ‘Certainly the Jew is the very devil incarnation’
2. Line 102 ‘I am famished in his service, you may tell every finger I have with my ribs’
3. Why is Bassanio worried about taking Gratiano with him to Belmont? because when gratiano gets drunk and would go out and make a fool out of him self bassanio thinks that he will embarrass him.

In lines 114-142...

4. Launcelot and his father are very anxious to find Launcelot a new job. They both want to impress Bassanio. This leads to bribing bassanio with doves to eat.

a. frequent interruptions. ‘He hath a great infection sir, as one would say, to serve- Indeed the short and the long is…’ Line 120-123

       b. Contradictions ‘Here’s my son sir, a poor boy- Not a poor boy sir, but

           the rich Jew’s son.

Act Two, Scene Three

1. What does Jessica think of her life at home? she hates that she will have to marry one of the men that have come to win her.
2. Complete this quotes:

A- ‘Our house is hell, and thou, a merry devil’ (Black Pg. 59, Blue Pg.45).

3. Which of Bassanio’s friends is Jessica planning to marry? Lorrenzo

Act Two, Scene Four

1. How does Jessica get a message to her lover? Jessica gives the letter Lancelot and he gives it to Lorrenzo
2. How will she be disguised for the elopement? she will dress up as a page boy which is an errand boy
3. Complete this quote ‘What pages suit she hath in readiness’ (Black Pg. 63, Blue Pg.47).’

Act Two, Scene Five

1. How does Shylock feel about going out for the evening? he doesn't want go drink with the Christians.
2. Complete these quotes: 

"And they have conspired together." (Black Pg. 65, Blue Pg.48).

"There is some ill a-brewing towards my rest, for I did dream of money-bags tonight." (Black Pg. 65, Blue Pg.48).

Act Two, Scene Six

1. Complete this quote that tells us what Jessica threw down to Lorenzo. ‘Here, catch this casket, it is worth the pains’ A2S6 (Black Pg. 69, Blue Pg.31)

2. Jessica says ‘I am glad tis night, you do not look on me, For I am much asham’d of my exchange’ A2S6 (Black Pg. 69, Blue Pg.31). Why doesn’t Jessica want Lorenzo to see her? because she is dress as a boy and she was embarrassed.
3. Why is Antonio looking for Gratiano? because they were leaving early to bemore

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comprehension

Turquoise 2                                                   11/12

Q 1 In what ocean do you find the Bermuda Triangle? Atlantic ocean yes

Q2 Which word does not describe the Bermuda Triangle? - Ordinary yes

Q3 Which paragraph describes the earliest recorded events in this area. Paragraph  3 yes

Q4 The word erratic in P3 means  - irregular yes

Q5 What happened after Flight 19 reported they were lost. The navy found no answer to as to why they vanished yes

Q6. An antonym for the word treacherous in P6 is safe. yes

Q7 It is an opinion, not a fact that- the alien theory is hard to believe yes

Q8 Columbus's and flight 19 were similar as they both - had trouble with their compasses. yes

Q9 The pronoun in Paragraph 7 refers to - sea or aircraft. yes

Q10 Some disappearances are most likely the result of - unexpected and severe storms. yes

Q11 Which statement summaries the report? - Many ships, small boats, and aircraft have disappeared in the region. no

Q12  give you information. yes

goals for the week

My goal for this week is to always sit in my seating plan and to stay focused in class.

Introducing Shakespeare

In Shakespeare's plays there was no women, no sets but there was props, costumes and makeup/ wigs.

• Antonio is depressed without knowing why. His friends suggest the two reasons.
• ‘And not bethink me straight of dangerous rocks, which touching but my gentle vessels side would scatter all her spices on the stream’ (Black P.5)

• ‘Why then, you are in love.’ (Black P.5)

• What do you think of Bassanio? i think he is love sick but is also in for the money

• Is he in love? her looks and money
• Why does he need to borrow money? to show the farther he is worthy and marry Portia and get rich.

• How do Portia’s first words compare with Antonio’s?
• Antonio- In sooth, I know not why I am so sad
• Portia- By my troth Nerissa, my little body is aweary of this great world. Portia just complains but Antonio is just love sick and maybe a bit sad.

• Why is Portia unhappy? Because lots of men want to marry her but she thinks their ugly and she has no say in her life.

• Do you think Nerissa talking with Portia about her options is a helpful, why? no because she still cant do anything about it.

• What does Portia’s think of her suitors so far? she complains a lot about all the bad things about her suitors.

• Shylock is a moneylender. ‘Three thousand ducats for three months, and Antonio bound...I think I may take his bond’ (Black P.27) Do you think Shylock is happy to lend Bassanio money? because if antonio can not pay then shylock gets his revenge. How do you know? "... Be nominated for an equal pound Of your fair flesh, to be cut and taken In what part of your body pleaseth me."
• Which does Shylock think is safer, his money lending business or Antonio’s shipping business? Why?
• Why doesn’t Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio? ‘Yes to smell pork, to eat of the habitation which your prophet the Nazarite conjured the devil into’ (Black P.29)
• Finish this quote that tells how Antonio is breaking his principal of not taking money lent with interest. ‘Methought you said you neither lend nor borrow upon advantage’ (Black P.31)
• Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole lot of nastiness. How does Antonio react? he says he will most likely call him names again (Black P.35)
• Why doesn’t Bassanio want Antonio to agree to the bond? because if he cant pay shylock a pound of flesh

 

• Vocabulary Find the meanings of the following words:
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Venture: noun= a risky or daring journey or undertaking. verb= undertake a risky or daring journey or course of action.
Vessel: a ship or large boat.

Signior: an Italian man usually of rank or gentility used as a title equivalent to Mr.

Mortifying: causing great embarrassment or shame.

Profound: (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense.

Exhortation: an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something.

Virtuous: having or showing high moral standards

Squandered: waste (something, especially money or time) in a reckless and foolish manner.

• Create- Create a Character Map of people we have meet in the story.

Antonoio

Salerio

bassanio

Lorenzo

Gratano

Portia

Nerissa

Servant

Shylock