Act One, Scene One
Antonio is depressed without knowing why. What two possible reasons do his friends suggest?
That he's worried his ships will get lost/sink, or he is lovesick.
That he's worried his ships will get lost/sink, or he is lovesick.
Do you think Gratiano’s contributions help Antonio’s mood?
Somewhat, although Bassanio wasn't impressed with Gratiano's speech.
Somewhat, although Bassanio wasn't impressed with Gratiano's speech.
What are your first impressions of Bassanio?
He seems very kind and anxious about ruining his friendship with Antonio.
He seems very kind and anxious about ruining his friendship with Antonio.
Is he in love?
Yes, he is in love with Portia.
Yes, he is in love with Portia.
Why does he need to borrow money again now?
He wants to go and woo Portia, but he doesn't have the money to do so.
He wants to go and woo Portia, but he doesn't have the money to do so.
Act One, Scene Two
How do Portia’s first words compare with Antonio’s?
Antonio is sad, while Portia is just done with everything.
Antonio is sad, while Portia is just done with everything.
What is the reason for her mood?
She hates all of her suitors.
Do you think Nerissa is a help to her?
Kind of. She ups Portia's spirits but can be annoying sometimes.
Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia’s attitude to her suitors so far.
Disappointed.
She hates all of her suitors.
Do you think Nerissa is a help to her?
Kind of. She ups Portia's spirits but can be annoying sometimes.
Sum up, in a word or a short phrase, Portia’s attitude to her suitors so far.
Disappointed.
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