This quote portrays how Shylock is a horrible man. That even his own daughter has disowned him!
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'In sooth, I know not why I am so sad' - Antonio
This quote is a portrayal of symbolism as throughout the play he stays as this depressed and lonely man, even at the end of the play he stays consistent.
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'What's here? A portrait of a blinking idiot' - Prince of Arragon
It shows the humorous parts of the play because Arragon is shown as obnoxious and overly proud of himself. Which makes what he finds when he opens the casket even funnier.
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'You shall not seal such a bond for me' - Bassanio.
this shows how much that Antontio loves Bassanio and would do anything for him such as the pound of flesh.
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'Pay him six thousand, and deface the bond.' - Portia
This also shows the humour of the play as she has just been told he will not take anymore and there she is saying pay him double. She also goes back to her controlling ways here and tries to manipulate the situation.
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'First go with me to church and call me wife,' - Portia
again Portia here tyring to show her dominance and female power as she is the one with the money in the relationship.
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'One drop of Christian blood, thy lands and goods Are by the laws of Venice confiscate' - Portia as Balthazar
Portia dressing up as man shows symbolism as to her dominance carried out again but it being more respected in this form. She uses her sharp tongue and concise mouth the make Shylock bow down to the bond but also leaves him in darkest despair.
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"I shall be saved by my husband. He hath made me a Christian" - Jessica
This quote shows emphasis that no-one likes Shylock and his is a venomous person all alone without anyone with him. this quote also shows high treason leaving him to become what he hates, christian.
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'Beshrew me but I love her heartily,' - Bassanio
Bassanio expresses his deep compassion for Jessica and they are the only ones who show true love in the play!
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
'In sooth, I know not why I am so sad' - Antonio
Back
This quote is a portrayal of symbolism as throughout the play he stays as this depressed and lonely man, even at the end of the play he stays consistent.
Card 3
Front
'What's here? A portrait of a blinking idiot' - Prince of Arragon
Back
Card 4
Front
'You shall not seal such a bond for me' - Bassanio.
Back
Card 5
Front
'Pay him six thousand, and deface the bond.' - Portia
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