Act 5 scene 1 in the merchant of venice . only the first 2 pages

1. Pg. 183 – 185 By Anirudh Iyer Act 5, Scene 1

3. What are the new laws which Portia cites which lead to shylock getting trapped?

4. What are the things Portia requests of Bassanio and Antonio and what is the argument Bassanio poses for this request?Questions

5. Characters in Act 5, Scene 1 Jessica: Having eloped with Lorenzo escaped to Belmont and is now overseeing Portia mansion with her husband. Lorenzo: Is enjoying a romantic night out with his wife on the day before Portia returns. Stephano: A messenger from Portia who gives news that Portia will return the following day. He tells them that she was praying. Launcelot: The messenger of Bassanio arrives saying that his master will arrive in the morning with good news

8. After this many great feats are recalled as to be done on a night like this.Use of Mythology

10. Jessica then mentions Thisbe, who was forbidden to marry Pyramus. In this story both the protagonists die.Continued:

12. Jessica talks of Medea who is now considered a ruthless witch who killed her children because of a small feud. But then she was considered as a kind healer who brought her father in law back to life

14. Then they start talking about things which each other did in the same format. This verse is very poetic

15. There is also a lot of imagery.eg. When Lorenzo describes the nightWriting Style

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