merchant of venice key vocabulary/events/quotes Flashcards
what is a patriarchal society
where all rules are made by men
What does Antisemitism mean
a specific prejudice against Jewish people
what does the noun prejudice mean
To not make a judgement without all the facts
what does exploit mean
To take advantage of others because you have more social power
what does the noun sentiment mean
Understanding
whta does the noun wrath mean
rage
what does the noun mood mean
atmosphere
Who disguises themself as a man to enter the court in order to help antonio for Bassanio’s sake
Portia
what are 3 adjectives that could describe portia
independant
wealthy
intelligent
“he hath disgraced me ——— a million;
half
“laughed at my ——–, mocked at my——-
losses
gains
“Scorned my natio, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, heated mine ————
enimies
“And what’s his reason? i am a ——
Jew
Where does the following quote take place and what does it show
“he hath disgraced me half a million;laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains. Scorned my nation, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, and heated mine enemies. And what’s his reason? i am a Jew”
In the court.
shylock is listing his reasons of why antonio should give him a pound of flesh.
why is shylock a money lender
because he was a jew he wasn’t allowed to enter other professions such as a docter or a lawyer.
