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Why is the Duke sorry for Antonio?
Why is the Duke sorry for Antonio?
- Because Antonio is late for the court session.
- Because Antonio is facing a stubborn adversary who lacks mercy. (correct)
- Because Antonio is not prepared for the court case.
- Because Antonio has insulted the Duke.
What does Antonio say he will do in response to his adversary's tyranny and rage?
What does Antonio say he will do in response to his adversary's tyranny and rage?
- Fight back aggressively.
- Flee the city to avoid confrontation.
- Oppose with patience and suffer quietly. (correct)
- Seek revenge immediately.
What does the Duke instruct one of the men to do?
What does the Duke instruct one of the men to do?
- To bring food for everyone in the court.
- To inform the Jew to come to the court. (correct)
- To prepare for a duel.
- To take Antonio away from the court.
What is the Duke's opinion of Antonio's adversary?
What is the Duke's opinion of Antonio's adversary?
How does Antonio describe his state of readiness?
How does Antonio describe his state of readiness?
What is one reason given by Antonio for his inability to escape his adversary?
What is one reason given by Antonio for his inability to escape his adversary?
What does the Duke expect from Shylock?
What does the Duke expect from Shylock?
What is the consequence if the Duke does not grant Shylock the bond's forfeit?
What is the consequence if the Duke does not grant Shylock the bond's forfeit?
Why does Shylock prefer a pound of Antonio's flesh over three thousand ducats?
Why does Shylock prefer a pound of Antonio's flesh over three thousand ducats?
According to Shylock, why does he choose to demand the pound of flesh?
According to Shylock, why does he choose to demand the pound of flesh?
How does Shylock respond to the Duke's expectation of mercy?
How does Shylock respond to the Duke's expectation of mercy?
In what way does Shylock compare his desire for Antonio's flesh to other peculiar preferences?
In what way does Shylock compare his desire for Antonio's flesh to other peculiar preferences?
Study Notes
- The scene involves the Duke, Antonio, Bassanio, Gratiano, Salerio, and others in a court setting.
- The Duke expresses sympathy towards Antonio, who is facing a merciless adversary named Shylock.
- Antonio acknowledges the Duke's efforts to help but resigns to facing Shylock's cruelty with patience.
- The Duke calls for Shylock to enter the court, expecting him to show mercy and forgiveness towards Antonio.
- Shylock, unmoved by pleas for mercy, insists on enforcing the bond he holds with Antonio, emphasizing his right to do so under the law.
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Explore your knowledge of a key scene from William Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice', where the Duke, Antonio, Bassanio, Gratiano, Salerio, and others discuss the impending trial. Test your understanding of the characters and events in Act 4, Scene 1.
