Act five scene one

Act Five, Scene One

1. Why do Lorenzo and Jessica remind each of the stories of classical lovers?  (Black Pg. 183-185, p.182 gives specific examples, Blue Pg.107-108) A: To say how much they are in love so they compare it with somethin else to show there love
2. What are Portia's feelings as she approaches the house?  (Black Pg. 189, Blue Pg.105) A: excited nervous happy to be home
3. What is the first argument to break out? ‘’By y------- moon I s---- you do me w-----, In f----- I gave it to the j------ clerk’ (Black Pg. 193, Blue Pg.107) "By yonder moon i swear you do me wrong in faith i gave it to the judges clerk."
4. How do Gratiano and Bassanio try to justify parting with the rings, are they successful?  (Black Pg. 193-197, Blue Pg.108-110) Grationo said he had to give it to the clerks to take note and bassanio gave it to the doctor because they wouldnt take anything else
5. Was Bassanio right to give away the ring, give reasons for your thinking. He did but then he didnt because him and portia made a promse that if he loss the ring he will lose protia and not love her anymore.

6. What effect do these arguments have on Antonio? I once did lend my body for his wealth.
7. Portia and Nerissa have the rings. What does this prove to Antonio, Gratiano and each a  Bassanio? That they didnt stick to their promises and gave them away.
8. How do Antonio, Lorenzo and Jessica benefit from news that Portia brings.
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