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What’s YOUR Verdict?

by anitageorge on April 15, 2010

Now that we have finished our reading of Merchant of Venice, I want you to reflect on the play as a whole. What is your favorite image or line? Quote the relevant lines in your blog and explain why you find this so striking. And finally, we have focused our discussion on heroes and villains. Who do you think are the real heroes and villains of this play, and why? Your blog entry should be two paragraphs long (roughly 400 words) and is due by THURSDAY, APRIL 22.

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Hath not a Jew eyes? and Ain’t I a woman?

by anitageorge on March 4, 2010

Compare briefly Sojourner Truth’s speech “Ain’t I a woman?” with Shylock’s speech at Act 3, scene 1, 51ff. To what do both speeches appeal? Can you draw a further link to our study of To Kill a Mockingbird?

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What Humour are You?

January 29, 2010

In Shakespeare’s time, it was believed that people could be categorised as falling under one of four “humours”, or dispositions. Antonio in The Merchant of Venice clearly falls under the category of Melancholic. Follow the link to read about the four humours and then write a one paragraph entry on your blog indicating which humour [...]

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Money Makes the World Go Around…

January 21, 2010

Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice focuses on the power of gold–money. Post a saying about money, but remember: no saying can be used more than once on this blog! Read the previous posts before adding your “two cent’s worth.” Your post must include a photo of Venice–search online for a particularly appealing picture–and signed with your [...]

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January 19, 2010

The original Jewish Ghetto in Venice

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