act 5

Act Five, Scene One

1. Why do Lorenzo and Jessica remind each of the stories of classical lovers?  (Black Pg. 183-185, p.182 gives specific examples, Blue Pg.107-108) 
2. What are Portia's feelings as she approaches the house?  sad because bassinao gave away his ring (Black Pg. 189, Blue Pg.105) 
3. What is the first argument to break out? ‘’By yonder moon I swear you do me wrong, In faith I gave it to the judge's clerk’ (Black Pg. 193, Blue Pg.107) 
4. How do Gratiano and Bassanio try to justify parting with the rings, are they successful?  (Black Pg. 193-197, Blue Pg.108-110) yes because she got the ring and she wanted to sleep with him
5. Was Bassanio right to give away the ring, give reasons for your thinking. no because Portia said dont lose this ring nor sell it
6. Portia and Nerissa have the rings. What does this prove to Antonio, Gratiano and  Bassanio? Hint- Who were they in the court? (Black Pg. 201, Blue Pg 111 they were men in the court and bassaino and antino said take anything so portia asked her husband for the ring and he gave it to her
7. Complete this quote to show the effect these arguments have on Antonio?  ‘I once did lend my body for his wealth, … I dare be bound again, my soul upon the forfeit that your lord will never more break faith advisedly’ (Black Pg. 199, Blue Pg 111)