Act 1 Flashcards
Quote which highlights Skylock’s prejudice against Chrsitians, presenting him as a villain.
Quote: “I hate him for he is a Christian”
Quote from Shylock that foreshadows Antonio’s ships sinking (This is significant as this is required for him to take a pound of flesh)
Quote: “The peril of waters, winds and rocks”
Device: Foreshadowing
Quote which highlights Bassanio’s desperate nature
Quote: May you stead me? Will you pleasure me? Shall I know your answer?
Device: Triple Question
Quote which emphasises Bassanio’s tendency to view Portia as an object. Also is a reference to “Jason and the Argonauts” which symbolises how everyone wants Portia and Bassanio will be her possessor
Quote: “Hang on her temples like a golden fleece”
Device: Simile
Quote which suggests that Bassanio is after Portia just for her wealth and to “clear of all [his] debts”, which underlines his desperateness and manipulativeness.
Quote: “In Belmont there is a lady richly left”
Quote which presents Skylock as a victim, not a villain, which gives the audience an uncertain impression. It also reveals that Antonio has carried out anti-semetic acts towards Shylock, giving a reason for their rivalry.
Quote: “You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog. and spit upon my Jewish Garbedine”
Quote which highlights Antonio’s ignorance of merchant trade, not taking Shylock’s threat seriously.
Quote: “My ships come home a month before the day”