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