So far, this act has entailed a meeting with the Prince of Morocco and Portia. In previous parts, we find out that Portia is to get married to the person who selects the correct casket from the ones her father left. She has no choice from her suitors though she dislikes them all.
- We have watched racial and religious tensions at work in A1S3. The Prince of Morocco opens A2S1 with another sensitive issue. What is it? Racism. He feels that Portia does not like him because he is coloured.
- If Antonio loses his gamble, he must forfeit a pound of flesh. What must Portia’s suitors give up if they fail to win her? Their hand in marriage to any women."If you choose wrong.
- Shylock practices ‘usury’. What is this? Lending money with extra interest.
- Why do Shylock and Antonio hate each other? Because of their difference in religions and values.
- What is Portia’s opinion of the Prince of Morocco- give examples. She thinks as highly of him as she does her other people "Yourself, renownèd Prince, then stood as fair As any comer I have looked on yet For my affection." Meaning, "then you’d have had as good a chance to marry me as any of the suitors I’ve met so far, prince."
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