how they are in reality. The issue of appearance versus reality is demonstrated in varied ways‚ mainly by the use of real-life situations. The choosing of the three caskets is used as the main explanation of appearance versus reality in “The Merchant of Venice”. The suitor of Portia must choose either a gold‚ silver or lead casket‚ where the right choice will allow the suitor to marry her. The Prince of Morocco‚ on choosing the beautiful gold casket with the inscription‚ "Who chooseth me shall gain
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The Merchant of Venice Questions Act IV Before the trial proper begins‚ what does Antonio say the Duke has already tried to do (4.1.1-12)? Antonio says he knows the duke has done all that he can to lawfully counter Shylock’s malicious intentions‚ and that since nothing else can be done‚ Antonio will respond to Shylock’s rage “with a quietness of spirit”. What does the Duke assume Shylock will do (4.1.15-33)? What is Shylock’s response? Why is Shylock unwilling to show mercy? How does he respond
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Merchant of Venice: Stereotypes‚ Shakespeare‚ and You In the play The Merchant of Venice‚ Shakespeare uses a variety of examples to show stereotypes. These examples are both shown for and against the specific stereotype‚ whatever it may be. This can range from how women were treated‚ how jews were treated‚ and how christians were treated. These were humorous at the time‚ but now our society has grown out of that and “matured” itself. Shakespeare reinforces and also critiques the stereotypes of
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Rhetoric 195 29 November 2011 The Illusions of Romantic Comedies and its Effect on Marriage It is no surprise that while the media is a source for news‚ education‚ and primarily entertainment‚ it has also been influencing society regarding our beliefs and values in a variety of ways. Consequently‚ media influence is often used in studies such as communication and sociology‚ to examine the affects it has on its audience. Sociologists refer to this as a mediated culture where media reflects
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The Merchant of Venice Opinion Piece Essay Most times in William Shakespeare’s plays there would be a full of complex characters‚ that when there thoroughly analyzed show their true personalities. This is true in his famous play‚ The Merchant of Venice‚ the character Portia is not the helpless and innocent young women many other characters perceive her to be but in reality she is completely different. Shakespeare shows Portia’s true colours when she makes racist jokes towards Jews and people
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‘The Break Up’ I am writing about the genre of ‘Romantic comedy’ this genre has been around for a very long time since the silent era and the storyline and expected endings to these have stayed the same until 2006 which was the release of ‘The Break Up’ starring Vince Vaughn and Friends star Jennifer Aniston which is devoted to lots of romantic comedies. The audience must be able to connect with‚ and relate to‚ the characters in a romantic comedy. They need to be likeable and down to earth‚ so that
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ACT III RECAP SCENE 1- Act 3 begins on a street in Venice with Salanio and Salarino. Salanio and Salarino are concerned by news that Antonio has lost a ship. Shylock comes on the scene and Salanio and Salarino ask of news among the merchants. Shylock can only talk of his daughter’s betrayal. They express the opinion that she is very different from her father and it was time for Jessica to leave. They then question Shylock directly about the news of Antonio’s ship. Shylock states that he will need
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In "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare‚ Shylock is portrayed as an attractive villain. It is the relationship between Shylock and Antonio‚ Shylock and his daughter‚ Jessica‚ and his selfishness through his attitude to material possessions that make him an attractive villain‚ he is portrayed as an attractive villain‚ and I am going to look at the extent that this is true in "The Merchant of Venice." Shylock is portrayed as a stereotypical Jew which is one of the aspects that makes him
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In the play The Merchant of Venice‚ William Shakespeare‚ clearly shows that many time people appear to be something that really are not. This can be dangerous because you never know who you can trust. Characters are two faced‚ the one they show‚ what they appear to be‚ and the one they hide‚ what they really are. To begin with‚ Shakespeare shows how people pretend to be someone they aren’t just for convenience. This is shown in Jessica’s attitudes‚ she appears to be a loving daughter that
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Glossary—The Merchant of Venice Act I‚ Scene II 1. “By my troth”—a mild oath like “Upon my word” 2. aught—anything 3. surfeit—overindulge 4. superfluity—excess 5. Hare—to run fast 6. “overname them”—say their names over 7. colt—a young‚ or inexperienced person 8. Death’s-head—skull 9. a-cap’ring—dancing 10. pennyworth—a small amount 11. doublet—a close-fitting outer garment‚ with or without sleeves and sometimes having a short skirt‚ worn by men in the
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