Friday, February 7, 2014

The Merchant Of Venice

We watched the movie version of The Merchant of Venice first, in order to recognise the eyepatch better. It is a famous play, written by the William Shakespe ar. The mend of this movie is, Bassanio asks to borrow gold from his dear friend and moneyed merchant Antonio, in order to get his bride Portia, a flush(p) pretty lady. Although Antonio doesnt have cash, because all of his money are his ships at sea, only when he still asks the Jewish money totaler, Shylock, to wreak him 3000 ducats. As we know, Shylock charges use up on his loans, but this time, he says he ordain not charge Antonio each interest for 3 months, since Antonio hates/insults people who lends money and gets benefits from it. However, if Antonio doesnt pay up substantiaterest after 3 months, Shylock will bring down a pound of flesh Antonios body. Antonio is confident that his ships will come to Venice before the deadline, so he accepts it. After marrying with Portia, Bassanio receives a letter fr om Antonio about Antonios lost ships and Shylock request to meet his 1 pound of Antonios flesh. So Bassanio hurries back to Venice with Gratiano and money given by Portia to repay the price. Portia and Nerissa disguise as a lawyer and a clerk to go to the administration to render Antonio. In the court of Venice, Shylock refuses their requests of showing mercy, and get 6000 ducats, because he has done nothing wrong. But Shylock at long last becomes wicked of seeking a Christians life. which direction he must turn half(prenominal)(prenominal)(prenominal)(a) of his property to the state, and the other half to Antonio. The duke and Antonio decide to show mercy. However, Shylock must give half of his wealth to Antonio when he dies the money goes to his daughter and Lorenzo (guy who stole his daughter, and is a Christian). In addition, he must give up his fear and become a Christian. That was the part I didnt akin the most. To be honest I like Shylock is my ducky chara cter in this play, and I dont job he deser! ves that. First, Shylock did nothing wrong. He lent Antonio...If you inadequacy to get a full essay, order it on our website: OrderCustomPaper.com

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