Scene Nine
What is the purpose of the rhymes in the caskets?
To make fun of and mock the choices of the suitors.
To make fun of and mock the choices of the suitors.
Why does the Prince of Arragon discard the golden caskets. What does his interpretation of the inscription tell us about his character?
Because it says “He who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire.” He believes that it may be that some people are as foolish as to not see past looks, the expensive look of the gold.
Because it says “He who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire.” He believes that it may be that some people are as foolish as to not see past looks, the expensive look of the gold.
What is Portia’s reaction to Bassanio’s arrival?
She doesn’t realise it’s him, she believes it’s the messengers relative because of how highly they think of him
She doesn’t realise it’s him, she believes it’s the messengers relative because of how highly they think of him
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