英语课件高三英语上册unit 19课件2.ppt

* William Shakespeare(1564-1616)was born in Stratford-upon-Avon,England.He began to write for the stage in the late 1580. He first came to notice in 1592 as a playwright in London.In 1599 he became a part owner of the Globe Theatre in London and finally retired to his birthplace, Stratford-upon-Avon,in1613.He wrote 37 plays.Apart from the plays,he is identified as the author of four large poems and a book of sonnets. Quiz Pick out the plays written by Shakespeare Twelfth Night ; Henry V ; Cymbeline; The Lost necklace ; Love’s Labours Lost; The Millionaire;The Merchant of Venice; Hamlet ; The Tempest ; Measure for Measure A Venetian merchant of huge wealth.he makes his money from trade,much liked by his friends. He is always ready to help others. A successful Jewish moneylender.He lends the 3,00 ducats to Antonio.He asks Antonio to pay with one pound of his flesh if the debt is not repaid on time. The romantic lead of this play.He is Antonio’s friend.He marries Portia.He borrows a lot of money from Antonio. The heroine of this play.Portia is a wealthy and beautiful woman who is desired by many men. She also possesses a sharp mind,which saves Antonio from doom at the hands of Shylock. As judge over the court case between Shylock and Antonia,he has the power to pardon a death sentence.In the play,he is put in a difficult position by Shylock;he doesn’t want Antonio to die,but to ignore Shylock’s legal rights would be to place all of Venice in disrepute as a place to conduct business. Reading Comprehension Parts of the story Description background problem Rising action climax outcome Antonio and Bassanio borrow 3,000 ducats from Shylock.However,there is a catch:if the debt is not repaid on time,Antonio as security will pay with one pound of his flesh. Antonio and Bassanio are not able to pay the debt.Antonio’s ships are