Coming up: Merchant of Venice vocabulary 3 on Thursday, September 27
When you have finished, take out your graphic organizers: plot and character. We have finished through act 1, scene 3. The two plot devices we have uncovered are the "pound of flesh" and caskets. Find 2 examples of textual evidence that relate to each of these two items. Copy these out and cite correctly. (see directions). follow this with a paraphrase.
We have also met five of the six primary characters: Bassanio, Antonio, Shylock, Portia and Nerissa. Only Jessica remains. If you wish to use two from the first five, begin filling in your character graphic organizer. Read over the questions I posed in the directions. Answer them. These are your notes.
I will collect your graphic organizers at the close of class. You are welcome to work with someone, but I will be collecting all work.
Name _____________________________Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
Plot Strand development: As you read the play, you will note the development of the four main plot lines. We will pause and work on these in class. This will help you develop the textual evidence you will need for your final essay on the play.
Directions: for each plot line, (1) begin by identifying the act, scene and relevant text. This must be formatted as follows: (2.2.345-8), as an example. This would your evidence is from act 2, scene 2, lines 345 to 348). Here’s another example: (3.4.34-36). This means your evidence is from Act 3,scene 4, lines 34-36). NEVER USE PAGE NUMBERS! (2) Once you cite the text, write down the quote. (3) Next paraphrase the quote. That means put text into your own words. (4) Finally, explain how the plot has progressed through these lines.
pound of flesh plotline
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casket plotline
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elopement plotline
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ring plotline
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Name___________________________________ The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare character growth graphic organizer
From the following list of characters, choose two whose growth over the play you would like to follow: Antonio, Bassanio, Shylock, Portia, Nerissa, Jessica
For each entry, give the Act, Scene and lines which you are referencing. This is the same format as the plot development organizer. NEVER USE PAGE NUMBERS! Here is a model: (3.5.29-50) This organizer is bring an understanding to the conflicts and complexities that challenge the individual. Each time there is a development, respond to the following: 1. What conflict is the character facing? What choices must he or she make? Consider whether the conflicts are internal or external? What factors are influencing the character’s actions? Consider historical, social, biological, personal identity. Who will be impacted by this character’s decisions? End your response with an analysis statement. Make a connection between the character’s actions and how in similar circumstances someone may respond similarly or differently in contemporary society.
Character: Antonio
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Character: Portia
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What is the character’s relationship to the others in the play?
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Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
2) appropriation (noun): the act of appropriating – to take for oneself (often without permission)
Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare vocabulary 3 Quiz on Thursday, September 25
1. to bestow- (verb)- to give as a gift
2. renowned- (adjective)- widely known or esteemed
3. livery (noun)- uniform worn by servants
4. trifle (noun)- insignificant detail
5. civility (noun)- act of showing regard for others
6. vile (adjective)-morally reprehensible
7. strumpet (noun)- prostitute
8. to allay (verb)- to make something less strong
9. famished (adjective)- having great hunger
10.amity (noun)- friendship
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