Bassanio

Question 1

Love 1

Answer 1

I would lose all, ay, sacrifice them all…to deliver you

-‘ay’ metanoia - a device used to improve something all ready said - showing complete devotion to Bassanio

Question 2

Love 2

Answer 2

You shall be my bedfellow - about portia

Question 3

Love 3

Answer 3

O happy torment, when my torturer doth teach me answers for deliverance

-paradoxical - showing extremity of his love for portia
- saying that it’s fun when you know the answers to get out of it
act 3 scene 2

Question 4

Superficial 1

Answer 4

In Belmont is a lady richly left, and she is fair…and of wondrous virtues

Question 5

Superficial 2

Answer 5

The world is still deceived with ornament

Question 6

Superficial 3

Answer 6

Hold a rival place

• Portia is the prize - money over love

Question 7

Money 1

Answer 7

In lieu whereof/Three thousand ducats due unto the Jew/We freely cope your courteous pains withall

-Instead of giving the Jew the three thousand ducats he’s owed, we give it to you in gratitude for your kind efforts.

Question 8

Money 2

Answer 8

My lord Bassanio, upon more advice./Hath sent you here this ring

Question 9

Money 3

Answer 9

To you… I owe the most in money and in love

Question 10

conclusion

Answer 10

Bassanio is initially driven by money, but changes to love by the end. This character progression makes Bassanio more likeable to the audience, through his experience of love and friendship in the play