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Probably the trial scene in which Shylock attempts unsuccessfully to collect his pound of flesh. Or possibly the casket scene in which Bassanio has to choose the correct casket, and a song is sung. These are the scenes with the most tension; there are many other scenes which are less tense but still interesting, some funny and some moving. Personally, I found the scene where Shylock gets a report from Tubal about his daughter spending her way across Europe very moving. It shows that with Shylock it's not just about the money. (Laurence Olivier makes this scene particularly moving)
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What is the setting of the play 'The Merchant of Venice'?
Unsurprisingly, most of it is set in Venice. Part is also set in Belmont, a country estate not far from Venice.
Where did Jews live in The Merchant of Venice?
The Italian word ghetto describes a part of town specifically set aside for the Jews to live in. They were required to be in this part of town before night.
What was Marco Polo proffession?
Polo was 17 when he went to China with his father a wealthy Venice merchant. He stayed 25 years before returing to Italy. When he came home he was an author and took part in a war and spent time in prison. He could almost be described as an adventurer.
Is merchant of Venice just a comedy?
Not really, because the subplot about Shylock is rather sad. Shylock does not die, but he is horribly mistreated and forced to change his religion on pain of death. Over the years, the tragic subplot of Shylock has come to overshadow the comic plot of Bassanio and Portia. If an actor wants to star in The Merchant of Venice, the part he wants to play is Shylock, not Bassanio.
Merchant of Venice seven pounds of flesh?
The Merchant of Venice involves a debt of a pound of flesh. The recent movie 7 Pounds is a reference to The Merchant of Venice. There are 7 debts in total for the 7 people who were killed. So there is a figurative reference to The Merchant of Venice, 7 debts means 7 pounds of flesh is owed. There is also a literal reference that he donates 7 of his organs to 7 different people. Actually the there were not 7 organs the following was representative of the 7 pounds Lung Liver Kidney Bone Marrow His Beach House Heart Cornea's 7 People died in the auto accident he cased...debt paid!
What part of speech is the word merchant?
Merchant is a noun.
How many Jews are there in Shakespeare's plays and what are their names?
The only one of Shakespeare's plays that Jews appear in is The Merchant of Venice. The main, or at least the most interesting character in this play is the Jewish banker Shylock. There is also his daughter Jessica, who converts to Christianity part way through the play (but seems unhappy about it by the end) and one of his business associates, Tubal. That makes three.
How is the bond made in The Merchant of Venice?
shylock goes to a notary to get the bond ceritifies. 3000 ducats for three months or one pound of antonio's flesh fromw hatever part of his body shylock desires.
What was the most exciting part of the first Artemis Fowl book?
That depends on your opinion. I thought the part where Butler fights the troll was interesting. I thought it was either when Artemis catches Holly, or when Holly tracks down a troll.
Does Shakespeare present Portia as a traditional wife?
That's debatable, I wrote a seminar paper about it for the university. She is a powerful character and different from the other female characters in Shakespeare's play. She has a big part in the play The Merchant of Venice
What does does Shylock appear to be most upset about losing in The Merchant of Venice?
In "The Merchant of Venice," Shylock is most upset about the loss of his daughter, Jessica, who elopes with Lorenzo and converts to Christianity, abandoning both her father and their Jewish faith. This betrayal deeply wounds Shylock, as it represents not only a personal loss but also a profound cultural and familial rejection. Additionally, he feels a sense of loss regarding his wealth and the bond he had with Jessica, which he perceives as a vital part of his identity.
What city is Venice in?
The European city of Venice is in Italy. There is also a town named Venice in Florida. Venice is also a part of Los Angeles, Cal.
