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  May I have a character sketch for Portia in "The Merchant of Venice"?

  Posted by qasimdar on Nov 19, 2009 at 01:20 AM

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  Is Shylock treated fairly in the court of Venice in The Merchant of Venice?

  Posted by rydons on Nov 18, 2009 at 04:48 PM

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  Where are Scenes 2, 3, 4, and 5 in The Merchant of Venice?

  Posted by matt71 on Nov 16, 2009 at 05:44 PM

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  What was ironic about the Prince of Morocco's wrong  choice of the golden casket?

  Posted by ka-jay on Nov 16, 2009 at 03:14 AM

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  In Act IV of The Merchant of Venice, is Shylock a victim or a villian? Offer three points please.

  Posted by mosslakelodge on Nov 10, 2009 at 06:47 PM

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  Who designed the casket test in The Merchant of Venice?

  Posted by qazxcist on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:30 PM

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  Shylock can be concidered a villian say why?

  Posted by sasha-tee on Nov 10, 2009 at 12:01 PM

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  Describe the nature of Bassanio's relationship with Portia in Merchant of Venice.

  Posted by zaqqaz on Nov 7, 2009 at 01:36 AM

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  Describe Bassanio's relationship with Antonio in The Merchant of Venice.

  Posted by zaqqaz on Nov 6, 2009 at 11:36 AM

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  In Act 2 of The Merchant of Venice, is Shylock a likeable character? 3 points please.

  Posted by mosslakelodge on Nov 3, 2009 at 02:34 PM

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  How does Act 1 of Merchant serve as an effective opening to the play in regards to characters, relationships, and plot?

  Posted by vishans on Oct 22, 2009 at 01:00 PM

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  What are the nationalities of Bassanio, The Prince of Morocco, and The Prince in Arragon in The Merchant of Venice.

  Posted by bonesugar on Oct 20, 2009 at 05:23 PM

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  Poetic justice is when justice reveals itself in a way especially appropriate. How is poetic justice served in The Merchant of Venice?  

  Posted by avatar12 on Oct 20, 2009 at 09:59 AM

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  Who are the suitors of Portia in The Merchant of Venice?

  Posted by joshua71093 on Oct 20, 2009 at 03:10 AM

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  According to Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, how had Antonio insulted him in the past?

  Posted by mahmuda092569 on Oct 19, 2009 at 05:53 PM

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  How did Portia talk about mercy? Was there any effect of it on Shylock? If so, give reasons?  

  Posted by syedajmain on Oct 18, 2009 at 09:23 PM

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  “A pound of man’s flesh, taken from a man, is not estimable, nor profitable” – Explain.  

  Posted by arman7763 on Oct 18, 2009 at 09:18 PM

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  How does Shylock in The Merchant of Venice react or respond when asked for a loan?

  Posted by lucky092569 on Oct 16, 2009 at 09:55 PM

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  How can figure like Shylock define his identities? (from noble)

  Posted by florac on Oct 13, 2009 at 08:47 PM

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    In Merchant what does Portia do after receiving Bellario’s reply to her letter, and what did Bellario write to the duke?  

  Posted by mahmuda092569 on Oct 12, 2009 at 11:42 PM

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  "Your wife would give you little thanks, if she were present, to hear you make this offer"? What was the offer? Who made it?  

  Posted by mahmuda092569 on Oct 10, 2009 at 08:38 PM

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  How was Shylock defeated in his cruel intent? What was his intent? Who was responsible for his defeat?

  Posted by arman7763 on Oct 9, 2009 at 08:54 PM

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  How did Portia address herself to Shylock? Did her praise of mercy have any effect on the Jew?

  Posted by lucky092569 on Oct 8, 2009 at 09:09 AM

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  What kind of a person is the Prince of Morocco in The Merchant of Venice, and what does Portia think of him?

  Posted by flower2 on Oct 7, 2009 at 06:11 AM

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  What are the diffrences between belmont and venice an how are they significant?

  Posted by jayjay1000 on Oct 5, 2009 at 04:47 PM

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  Where does the second scene of The Merchant of Venice take place?

  Posted by bonebird on Oct 5, 2009 at 01:38 PM

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  Can someone post a small version of summary of "The Merchant of Venice" for 6th grade?

  Posted by arman7763 on Oct 5, 2009 at 09:17 AM

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  What is the significance (importance) of the title "The Merchant of Venice"?

  Posted by nico-12345 on Oct 4, 2009 at 04:04 PM

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  How are Renaissance marriage customs relevant to the play The Merchant Of Venice?

  Posted by drivemysoulx on Oct 4, 2009 at 01:07 PM

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  In Merchant of Venice, is Shylock justified in seeking revenge from Antonio?

  Posted by twetty1 on Sep 30, 2009 at 09:25 AM

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  Over the course of the play do you believe Shakespeare makes the character Shylock to be the ultimate victim or villian?

  Posted by blueishboot on Sep 19, 2009 at 06:20 PM

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  Is Bassanio a real friend or is he just taking advantage of Antonio? and would u say he portrays parasitic behavior?

  Posted by pinky2015 on Sep 17, 2009 at 07:30 PM

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  What happens when Bassanio chooses a casket in The Merchant of Venice?

  Posted by danny09 on Sep 8, 2009 at 02:35 PM

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  How did the sad story of Antonio end in happiness for all?

  Posted by mahmuda092569 on Sep 1, 2009 at 06:17 AM

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  Do you think that the title of the play The Merchant of Venice is an appropriate one? Give reason for your answer.

  Posted by mehwish on Aug 25, 2009 at 11:04 AM

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  How did Antonio feel to be cause of Bassanio’s unhappiness? What were his assurances to Portia?

  Posted by arman7763 on Aug 25, 2009 at 10:31 AM

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  Was Portia really angry with Bassanio when she discovered he had given away the ring? What was Bassanio’s explanation for what he did?

  Posted by mahmuda092569 on Aug 25, 2009 at 10:28 AM

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  How does Portia from The Merchant of Venice make Bassanio part with his ring?

  Posted by lucky092569 on Aug 25, 2009 at 10:16 AM

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  In The Merchant of Venice, why does the Duke say to Antonio that he is indebted to Portia?

  Posted by syedajmain on Aug 25, 2009 at 10:09 AM

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  How was Shylock punished by the law? How did Antonio prove his generosity to the Jew in The Merchant of Venice?

  Posted by arman7763 on Aug 24, 2009 at 07:05 AM

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  How Shylock found himself defeated in his cruel intent? What was his intent? Who was responsible for his defeat?

  Posted by mahmuda092569 on Aug 24, 2009 at 06:59 AM

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  What made Portia say, ‘your wife would give you little thanks, if she were present, to hear you make this offer’? What was the offer? Who made it?

  Posted by lucky092569 on Aug 24, 2009 at 06:51 AM

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  What made Shylock say, ‘A Daniel is come to judgement!’?  

  Posted by syedajmain on Aug 24, 2009 at 06:33 AM

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  How did Portia address herself to Shylock? Did her praise of mercy have any effect on the Jew?

  Posted by arman7763 on Aug 22, 2009 at 06:52 AM

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  What did Bellario write to the duke in his letter? Who was Balthhasar?

  Posted by mahmuda092569 on Aug 22, 2009 at 06:42 AM

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  What did Portia do after receiving Bellario’s reply to her letter?

  Posted by syedajmain on Aug 22, 2009 at 06:36 AM

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  Who was Bellario? Why did Portia write to him?

  Posted by lucky092569 on Aug 22, 2009 at 06:24 AM

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  What are Portia's thoughts when she is left alone after Bassanio’s departure for Venice?

  Posted by arman7763 on Aug 21, 2009 at 02:04 AM

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    What did Portia say when she knew everything about Shylock’s bond?  

  Posted by mahmuda092569 on Aug 21, 2009 at 02:01 AM

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  Why did Bassanio look so pale after reading Antonio’s letter? What fearful tidings did it contain?

  Posted by syedajmain on Aug 21, 2009 at 01:57 AM