Act four scene One
What does the Duke believe Shylock intends to do? The duke thinks shylock is just pretending to be cruel and at last second he will show mercy and pity him.What does Shylock intend to do, and what reasons does he give for his decision? He would just prefer to get a pound of flesh the 3 thousand ducats.
Why must the law be allowed to stand (why can’t the judge dismiss this case) Because If they bend the law this once then no one will think they will have to pay back the debts
Shylock is very clear about the restrictions in the wording of the deed, how does Portia use these loopholes?
What penalties does Shylock now have to pay? Are they fair? Why/why not.
How do Lorenzo and Jessica gain by the result?
What reward has Portia claimed and why is this significant?
Portia tells Shylock ‘The quality of mercy is not strained’. How does she try to persuade Shylock to show mercy, how much mercy is she willing to show him (line 345-362)
Kia Ora Jaleel, you have made a good start to this work with correct and thoughtful answers. Do you think that the Duke should have bent the law for Antonio? I hope you get a chance to come back and finish this work.
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