Act 5: Who is the merchant of Venice?

So all the stories are neatly tied up and all is right with the Venetian world. Awesome. Or maybe not.

Pick three themes you think are dominant in this play, and tell me a little bit about how they are displayed over the course of the play and what characters play interact with each theme.

TMOV 3.1-3.2: homework

Is Bassanio the kind of man Portia's father would have chosen for her? Be sure to explain your answer.

TMOV 2.6-2.9 Homework

What do you think of Portia?

1. Portia is filling out the common app essay and she needs to list 5 words that best describe her. What words does she choose? No text evidence needed.
2. Portia's teacher is filling out the recommendation portion of the common app, and her teacher needs to list 5 words that best describe Portia. What words does the teacher choose?  You need to cite text evidence for the teacher's choices.

TMOV: 2.1-2.5

One question --> What's the impact of structurally contrasting the scenes with Shylock against the scenes with Portia?

GREAT JOB!!! On the in-class performances. You all were fantastic. Really a great way to start my Tuesday. Thanks for your time and intention with the assignment.

MOV: 1.2-1.3

1. What's Portia doing in her first scene? She can't be just standing there.
2. How does Shylock's language show us what it's like to be an outcast?