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Wednesday 21 February 2018

The Money lender Jew (Shakespeare)

21/02/2018
Act One, Scene Three:

1. Shylock is a money lender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know?
No, because he is sure that Antonio won't get his money in time.

2. Which does Shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio's? Why?
His own business. This is because Antonio has ships are out at sea with all his money. Shylock is unsure that Antonio will get his money in time.

3. Why doesn't Shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio?
Shylock doesn't want to dine with them because of his religion. They are known as enemies.

4. What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio?

5. Shylock tells a bible story to prove that the taking of profit is blessed, as long as thieving Is not involved. Does he convince Antonio? Give evidence?

6.Shylock accuses Antonio of a whole catalog of nastiness. How does Antonio answer the charges?

7. How does Bassanio react to the proposed bond?
Bassanio thinks that Antonio shouldn't do the bond. He says that he doesn't need to do that for him.



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