Changes

Jump to navigation Jump to search
1,830 bytes added ,  00:22, July 29, 2009
Characters
Line 9: Line 9:     
Bassanio is grateful to the clerk for defending Antonio and offers him any gift he desires.  Portia asks for his ring.  Bassanio protests, but Antonio convinces him to relinquish his ring.  Portia returns to Belmont ahead of Bassanio.  She pretends to be greatly offended of giving away the ring, but later reveals how she actually was the law clerk.  She also reveals that not all of Antonio's ventures failed, but also that some are still on their way.   
 
Bassanio is grateful to the clerk for defending Antonio and offers him any gift he desires.  Portia asks for his ring.  Bassanio protests, but Antonio convinces him to relinquish his ring.  Portia returns to Belmont ahead of Bassanio.  She pretends to be greatly offended of giving away the ring, but later reveals how she actually was the law clerk.  She also reveals that not all of Antonio's ventures failed, but also that some are still on their way.   
 +
 +
==Characters==
 +
'''The Duke of Venice''' judges the trial of Shylock and Antonio. 
 +
 +
'''The Prince of Morocco''' is a suitor of Portia, who incorrectly guesses the gold casket.
 +
 +
'''The Prince of Arragon''' is another suitor of Portia, who incorrectly guesses the silver casket.
 +
 +
'''Antonio''' is a merchant of Venice and close friend to Bassanio and enemy to Shylock.  Shylock almost kills him, but he is saved and gives mercy to Shylock in return.
 +
 +
'''Bassanio''' is a poor friend of Antonio, who often relied upon his friend for money.  He wins and marries the Lady Portia, but is tricked by her, when she is disguised, into giving away his ring. 
 +
 +
'''Salanio & Salarino''' are two friends of Antonio.
 +
 +
'''Gratiano''' is a close friend to Bassanio, who goes to Belmont and marries Portia's maid.  He too is tricked into giving away his ring to his wife, while she is disguised as a clerk.
 +
 +
'''Lorenzo''' is another friend to Bassanio, who elopes with Shylock's daughter, Jessica.  Shylock is required to provide him with all his possessions after he dies by Antonio.
 +
 +
'''Shylcok''' a Jewish money-lender and deep enemy of Antonio.  He tricks Antonio into a dangerous bond, but in court the tables are turned on him and he is forced to convert.
 +
 +
'''Tubal''' a Jewish friend of Shylock.
 +
 +
'''Launcelot Gobbo''' is a servant of Shylock, who switches to Bassanio's service.
 +
 +
'''Old Gobbo''' is Launcelot's blind father.
 +
 +
'''Portia''' is a fair lady of Belmont, who is sought after by numerous men.  She is won by Bassanio and saves Antonio from death by foiling Shylock's claim to revenge.  She also plays a trick on her husband.
 +
 +
'''Nerissa''' is Portia's servant, that marries Gratiano and follows her mistress' example by playing a trick on him.
 +
 +
'''Jessica''' is the daughter to Shylock, who willingly runs away with Lorenzo. 
    
==Lines and Quotes==
 
==Lines and Quotes==

Navigation menu