Unit 19 The Merchant of Venice.pptVIP

A Challenging Competition: A play show A Challenging Competition: A play show Shakespearehis masterpiece --The Merchant of Venice Main characters: The characteristics and relation of the main roles: Shylock is a very cruel and mean man. He lends Antonio 3,000 ducats Enjoy some pictures: The story’s plots:fill in the table: The story’s plots: Background:AntonioBassanio borrow 3,000 ducats from Shylock. However, there is a catch: if the debt isn’t repaid on time, Antonio will pay with one pound of his flesh. Outcome: Shylock begs for mercy. He is punished, though not killed. A challenging competition: act out these two scenes. Assignments: 1.Practise the play more. 2.Finish the language points paper. * Unit 19 Antonio Duke Portia Bassanio Shylock Antonio is a rich businessman who likes to help other people. He helps his friend Bassinio, but because of that gets into trouble with Shylock. Bassanio is Antonio’s best friend. He gets married with Portia, after financial help with Antonio Portia is a rich and beautiful woman. She will marry Bassanio and she also act the role of the lawyer. Duke is the king or the President of Venice. He is also the head of the court. outcome climax rising action problem background Description Details of the plots Problem: Antonio and Bassanio are not able to pay the debt. Antonio’s ships are lost. Shylock starts demanding his pound of flesh. Rising action: The Duke tells Shylock to have mercy on Antonio. Bassanio promises to pay twice or even ten times the money that Antonio has borrowed. Portia tells Shylock to be merciful, but Shylock insists on having his pound of flesh. Climax: Portia declares Shylock may have a pound of to be cut nearest to Antonio’s heart, no more , no less. And if shylock lets one drop of Antonio’s blood fall, he will lose all his land and money. Let’s enjoy it! We will continue the competition of the play show next class… *