Essays Tagged: "Portia"
The Alternative Sexual Directions in the Merchant of Venice
way. Antonio is a male. Bassanio is a male. Bassanio likes Antonio in a romantic way and also loves Portia, a female.Also, there is another pair who I am suspicious about. They are Salanio and Salerio ... is gay because he loves and adores Bassanio, Bassanio is bisexual because he loves both Antonio and Portia. But this is not the end. Think about these: In the masquerade, Jessica went as a boy. She li ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors
The Role of Prejudice in "The Merchant of Venice"
borrow 3,000 ducats fromAntonio so that he may journey to Belmont and ask the beautiful andwealthy Portia to marry him. Antonio borrows the money from Shylock,and knowing he will soon have several sh ... by his daughterJessica's elopement with Lorenzo, another friend of Antonio's.Meanwhile, at Belmont, Portia is being courted by Bassanio, andwedding plans continue when, in accordance with her father's ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
The Merchant of Venice
se all of his money is on his ships and he wants to go to Belmont to visit the woman of his dreams, Portia. Therefore he goes to Antonio to ask if he is willing to go to Shylock and ask him if he can ... ct 2In Belmont, the casket bond proceeds: with two already rejected, news comes that Bassanio is at Portia's gate. Meanwhile, Shylock is left bewailing the loss of his ducats and his daughter that has ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, The Taming of The Shrew
r role in The Merchant ofVenice and drives most of the action, while mistakenidentity, specifically Portia's disguise as the'learned attorney's' representative, plays a majorrole in the resolution of ... attempt to bring together a man anda woman. In The Merchant of Venice it is Bassanio'sdesire to woo Portia, in The Taming of the Shrew it isthe suitors' desire to win Bianca, in Much Ado AboutNothing ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
Racism in The Merchant of Venice
orrow 3,000 ducats from Antonio so that he may journey to Belmont and ask the beautiful and wealthy Portia to marry him. Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, and knowing he will soon have several s ... his daughter Jessica's elopement with Lorenzo, another friend of Antonio's. Meanwhile, at Belmont, Portia is being courted by Bassanio, and wedding plans continue when, in accordance with her father' ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
Merchant of Venice- Antisemitism relating to Susan Pharr's "The Common Elements of Oppression"
was very seldom referred to by name; in the trial scene, the Duke identifies him by name twice, and Portia does so once. During the rest of the play, Shylock is usually referred to as "the Jew", "dog ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
"Tragedy of julius ceaser" by William Shakespeare.
Julius Caesar" by the behaviours of a number of characters such as Caesar, Brutus, Mark Antony and Portia. Through the suggestion of stress in these characters and their weaknesses expressed from thi ... erage Caesars death there for Cassius the evil one would have become the leader of Rome.Brutus wife Portia is very majorly affected by stress and pays the ultimate price. Portia was accustomed to bein ...
Subjects: Art Essays > Drama
Pholcidae spiders.
ae not only uses this vibrating skill to hunt, but also as a defense mechanism to family's such as "Portia" which feeds upon Pholcidae when given the chance. The fast circular vibrations, along with t ...
Subjects: Science Essays > Biology
The Many Faces of Shylock.
pened sometime in 1596. In the story, Bassanio, a young man infatuated with a wealthy heiress named Portia, borrows money from his friend Antonio. Antonio, in turn, borrows money from a Jewish banker, ... eits the loan, Shylock is eager to take the pound of Antonio's flesh that was agreed as punishment. Portia, however, uses the law to prevent Shylock from doing so, and through trickery forces Shylock ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
Analyzation of the novel by Carson Mccullers The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. It's about the character and plot development of the novel and the literary and rhetorical devices used throughout.
death, and in the end he commits suicide. Dr. Copeland, who is extremely sick, allows his daughter Portia to move him to their grandfather's farm outside of town; he leaves feeling defeated, thinking ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American
A Merchant of Venice essay comparing the different sides of Portia.
A Two-Faced "Lady Richly Left" (1.1.161).In the play The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare reveals Portia's character in a variety of different ways. She seems to have multiple personalities, and it ... e is kind or cruel. For example, she could be said to be prejudiced and sly, while also very caring.Portia is quick to judge others on appearances and first impressions. In scene II, when Portia is di ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
Discussing the tensions and oppositions in the play, 'Merchant of Vencie' by William Shakespeare
shared between the Christians sand the Jews and the love that can prosper, for example Bassanio and Portia.One of the biggest themes running through this play is the competition for Portia's hand in m ... running through this play is the competition for Portia's hand in marriage, a competition set up by Portia's father. With love, tragedy, hate and comedy and realism "The Merchant of Venice" is an ever ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
SHort Comparison of Odysseus for The Odyssey and Portia from The Merchant of Venice
be the most written about person or the person who does the most, but they are the most memorable. Portia from the Merchant of Venice and Odysseus from The Odyssey are just two of the many heroes eve ... rst similarities that comes to mind is that both characters have suitors wanting their riches. With Portia, the suitors are after her own treasure, while Odysseus has suitors going after his wife for ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers
Booker T Washington Biography
ot married to Miss Fannie N. Smith of Malden, West Virginia. Fannie died in May of 1884. One child, Portia M. Washington, was born during their two year marriage. In 1885 Booker married Miss Olivia Da ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies
Act II, Julius Caesar: Comparison of Relationship between Brutus and Portia and Caesar and Calpurnia
me hearts are devoted entirely to the greater good of the republic. The dialogue between Brutus and Portia, along with that of Calphurnia and Caesar, plays a significant role in the development of the ... along with that of Calphurnia and Caesar, plays a significant role in the development of the plot. Portia is a symbol of Brutus's private life, a representative of correct intuition and morality, jus ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
"Shylock's Downfall". To what extent is Shylock responsible for his downfall in the play The Merchant Of Venice?
nice, is partially responsible for his downfall. The trickery of the Christians, the legal savvy of Portia and the highly technical nature of the bond were all major factors contributing Shylock's dem ... e trickery which they employed in the court case. The use of Shylock's hunger for revenge could see Portia as the sole liability in Shylock's demise; however, the factors underlying the face of the pr ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
The Themes of the Merchant of Venice
play and he is a fairly rich merchant. Antonio has a very good friend Bassanio, who wants to marry Portia, a wealthy woman who is Shakespeare's heroine.PrejudiceAt first, this play may seem to be ant ... comes for help to Shylock. Because Bassanio, Antonio's good friend, needs money to be able to marry Portia, Antonio goes to Shylock for help because right now he doesn't have the cash to lend Bassanio ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
To what Extent Is Shylock Responsible For His Downfall In The Play The Merchant Of Venice
accountable for his demise. For one, the Christians, led by Antonio and Bassanio, and, importantly, Portia, persecute and torture the Jew on a daily basis. Their campaign against Shylock is perhaps ev ... ber of discriminatory and seemingly unjust laws. Also, a number of events during the trial, such as Portia's guise of a lawyer, conspire, illegally, against Shylock, and contribute directly to his dow ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
Examine the presentation of parent-child relationships in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice"
In 'The Merchant of Venice', there are three parent-child relationships; Shylock and Jessica, Portia and her deceased father, and Launcelot and Old Gobbo. There is an obvious contrast between th ... er, and Launcelot and Old Gobbo. There is an obvious contrast between these relationships. Although Portia's father is deceased, they had a good relationship while he was alive. However, the relations ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare
What fairytale elements can be discerned in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice?'
of this idea is when Jessica betrays her father to elope with Lorenzo. There is also disguise, when Portia and Nerissa disguise themselves as male layers to save Antonio from the bond. The idea of Shy ... ical villain from a fairytale. The element of a princess who is imprisoned in a tower is added when Portia is not able to choose her own suitor due to her deceased father's wishes, as the suitor must ...
Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare