& Juliet have a problem from the start -parents are in a feud Merchant of Venice -Bassanio & Portia also have a problem -she lives far away and he does not have money to woo her 1.1.___? 2) R& J -R & J’s relationship becomes worse when he kills Tybalt and banished from Verona MoV -B & P’s relationship gets better when he wins the lottery and 3.1? can marry Portia 3) R& J -tragedy occurs in this relationship when J’s potion makes it seem that she is dead
Premium Romeo and Juliet The Merchant of Venice
characters in To Kill A Mockingbird‚ Calpurnia plays a mother like roll‚ she has many views about the Tom Robinson case and the Maycomb town‚ and she has many of he characteristics and opinions shown in the novel. Calpurnia played a major roll in the novel because she was a mother like character‚ her views about Tom’s case and Maycomb illustrate what it is like where the book takes place‚ and last but not least her characteristics and behavior. Calpurnia plays a motherly roll‚ for instance
Premium White people Black people Race
in tradition and loyalty rather than law‚ while on the other hand the contract between Antonio and Shylock for a ‘pound of flesh’ is an example of a legal and unorthodox contract. The theme of justice as well as mercy are also seen in the play when Portia is acting the part of a Doctor of Laws at court. Throughout the whole play‚ Shylock is the epitome of justice as he understands it. Shylock’s reaction to constantly being spat on by the Christians brought him to a locked idea of revenge on them
Free The Merchant of Venice Shylock Portia
or unjust ways at one point in the story‚ whether it is predominantly as selfishness‚ cruelty‚ or vindictiveness. But does this pronounce them villains? Whilst Shylock is portrayed as a villain in more than one aspect‚ does this not warrant that Portia‚ being unjustly biased and unlawful‚ also be given the title of villain? Should not Shylock’s daughter Jessica be labelled a villain for her deceptive and larcenist actions and Antonio for his bigotry and obstinacy? And what of Bassanio; does he not
Free The Merchant of Venice Shylock
lovers. He implies that people need to be honest‚ loyal and selfless. When the prince of Morocco chose the gold casket which said “Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire.” The prince of Morocco chooses this casket purely because he wants Portia and all her money. When he opens the casket‚ he is surprised to see a skull symbolising that he is cold hearted‚ selfish and that many men desire death. The prince of Aragon chooses the Silver casket with the words
Free The Merchant of Venice Shylock Portia
Alessandro Larosa How does Shakespeare present his ideas (themes‚ main points‚ the time‚ morality and reflection) within the merchant of Venice? Introduction - The play‚ the merchant of Venice‚ was written by Shakespeare. The play puts forward ideas and themes which are universal and relevant in today’s life. He uses techniques‚ dramatic techniques and context to showcase these ideas which form the plot‚ climax and conclusion of this remarkable play. Body - Justice Point:
Free The Merchant of Venice Shylock Portia
Mockingbird by Harper Lee‚ several characters exemplify courage by standing up for their beliefs. The two most courageous characters are Atticus and Calpurnia because they never follow what is popular and instead stand up for their beliefs.
Premium To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee English-language films
How is your prescribed text made memorable through the interaction of ideas and the ways these ideas are represented? “The Merchant of Venice” by William Shakespeare contains many memorable themes. Through the use of techniques ideas are represented. These ideas are the power of money‚ conflict/prejudice between Jews and Christians and the role of women. The memorable ideas represented throughout the play are extremely important to “The Merchant of Venice” and is the reason why it is called a ‘problem
Free The Merchant of Venice Shylock
but he says that even the devil can cite the scriptures. Another character that plays both roles to the extreme is Portia. The fair Portia‚ who appears to be perfect and have no defects‚ the one that is claimed form all over the world’s in fact not as fair as we have thought‚ as its shown in this words “ I would rather he to shrive me tan wife me” here we can see how Portia is in fact racist and judgmental. Furthermore‚ the theme isn’t only applied to characters but to objects‚ as the caskets
Free The Merchant of Venice Portia
(Topic Sentence): To begin with‚ Calpurnia illustrates the meaning of courage several times throughout the novel. (Introduce Example):One of the most courageous acts that Calpurnia takes is defending Scout and Jem’s presence at First Purchase Church. (Quote):When she and the children arrive‚ Lula‚ a member of the all-black congregation‚ inquires in a threatening manner‚ “ ‘I wants to know why you bringin’ white chillun to nigger church’ ” (Lee 119). Calpurnia holds her ground and confidently responds
Premium Meaning of life