The merchant of veince sences

Act Three, Scene Three:

Antonio is now convinced that he knows the reason for Shylock’s insistence on claiming his bond. What is it, use a quote from the text to support your answer.
Why can the Duke not ‘deny the course of law’ according to Antonio?
What does Antonio seem resigned to his fate? What two important realisations is this based on? Use lines 8, 21-24, 26-31 to help you.
Do you think Antonio’s feelings towards Bassanio have changed since the beginning, why?
Shylock refuses to consider the idea of Mercy but demands Justice. Consider the following ideas:
Is mercy the same as forgiveness?
Is it easier to show mercy or look for revenge?
Is justice the same as fairness?
Is true justice possible in this case?

Act Three, Scene Four

What is Lorenzo’s opinion of Antonio? He is a faithful friend who loves his friend Bassanio

What does Portia tell Lorenzo she intends to do? Because of their friendship, they will be together forever

What does she ask Lorenzo and Jessica to do for her and why? She asks Lorenzo to please look after her house until her husband comes back

Why does Portia think Antonio and Bassanio must be alike? Because they are best friends and they must be similar

Why do Portia and Nerissa intend to travel dressed as men? she will tell her in her carriage which is waiting for them at the gate

In A3S4 L 60-78, how does Portia describe the behaviour and attitudes of young men?
Does it seem likely that Portia is going to follow the expected behaviour of a wife?

Act Three, Scene Five

In his jokey conversation with Jessica, why is Launcelot against the conversion of Jews to Christianity?

What is Jessica’s opinion of Portia?
Jesica is saying Portia is a blessing