Venice vs belmont Flashcards
Venice 1
In the Rialto you have rated me/About my monies and my usances
Venice 2
i will feed fat the ancient grudge i bear him
Venice 3
I am as like to call the so again, to spit on thee again, to spurn thee too
Belmont 1
dulcet sounds in break of day
Belmont 2
the world is still decieved with ornament
Belmont 3
Happy…happier…happiest
Act 4 scene 1 - both - ambivalence 1
Then must the Jew be merciful
both - ambivalence 2
I crave the law
both - ambivalence 3
There is no power in Venice can alter a decree established
conclusion
Venice is a place of corruption. Belmont is for love, peace and unity. Best demonstrated by Act 4 scene 1. summed up by ‘strict court of Venice’ which is dramatic irony because Portia is a woman and has power in court.