《威尼斯商人》練習(一)

1、The Merchant of VeniceExercisesExercises Pre-reading 1. From what you know of the play, what do you think of this character? 2. To what extent does this character deserves our sympathy? 3. Discuss with your classmates. 1. From what you know of the play, what do you think of this character? 2. To wha

2、t extent does this character deserves our sympathy? 3. Discuss with your classmates.Mr. chelonianExercises Postreading 1. How did you think would the story end before you knew the outcome? What was your reaction when it comes to the end? 2. Do you sometimes live in an unaffordable luxury like Bassan

3、io? If so, why?1. How did you think would the story end before you knew the outcome? What was your reaction when it comes to the end?2. Do you sometimes live in an unaffordableluxury like Bassanio? If so, why?Mr. chelonianThe Answer IsExercises Discussion1. After reading the “trial scene”, have you

4、changed your idea about Shylock? Refer to the questions in Pre-reading, and try to defend your position with evidence from the text.2. Portia gives an eloquent speech on mercy when she tries to persuade Shylock to give up his bond. Consider the punishment received by Shylock, do you think the Christ

5、ians are being merciful to Shylock?3. In Shakespeares day, the playwrights did not give details of stage direction in their play text. In this play, for example, nothing is said about how Shylock leaves the stage. Is he content? Or is he sad? Does he show his anger? If you were the actor playing the

6、 role of Shylock, how would you perform his exit?This question is very interesting Please discusesMs. hippocampiExercises Discussion4. Is Shylock an unforgivable villain? Why do you think he was so spiteful? Would you act likewise if you were treated the same way as he was?5. Which do you value more

7、-your lover or your best friend? What would you do if you faced the dilemma as Bassanio did?6. Discuss the writing techniques in the story.How was the problem of having a pound of flesh cut created, led to the extreme tension, and then resolved?This question is very interesting Please discusesMs. hi

8、ppocampiDiscussing Advise Bassanio If Antonio did not lend Bassanio 3,000 ducats to propose to Portia, Shylock would never have the chance to set up this malicious plot. Suppose you are Bassanios friend, try to dissuade him from borrowing the money from Antonio. Give convincing and persuasive reason

9、s and supporting points.ExercisesAdvise BassanioMr. cetaceanAdvise Bassanio What if. The storyline of The Merchant of Venice goes as if on a tight rope. If an episode changes, the whole story would be quite different. Imagine any one of the following things happened, what do you think would become of the characters? Tell the rest of the story. 1. Antonio would not lend the money to Bassanio. 2. Portia refused to marry Bassanio when she found him poor. 3. Shylock asked for Antonios rife in the bond.ExercisesImag