the merchant of menice

29 may 2018  The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare Act one, scene one 
1.Antonio depressed without knowing why. What two possible reasons do his friends suggest? 
2. Do you think Graziano's contributions help Antonio's mood? 
3. What are your first impressions about Bassano? 
4. Is he in love?
5. Why does he need to borrow money again now Act one, scene two 
6.how do Portia's first words compare with Antonio's 
7. What is the reason for her mood? 
8. Do you think Nerissa is a help to her?? 
9. Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia's attitude to her suitors so far Act one, scene three 
1. Shylock is a moneylender. Does he seem eager to do business with Bassanio? How do you know? 
2. Why does shylock think is safe, his business or Antonio's? Why? 
3. Why doesn't shylock want to dine with Bassanio and Antonio? 
4. What strict principal of his is Antonio breaking to help Bassanio? 
5. Shylock tells a bible story to prove that the taking of profit is blessed, as long as thieving is not 
1. What double disaster has struck shylock?
Jessica running away with his gold and money
2. Where did shylock Lorenzo and Jessica might be?
on the boat ready to leave.
3. How did Bassanio and Antonio part?
Even I think not too sure
4. What is the first suggestion of trouble for Antonio?
Find a quote that tells you this.???