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Merchant of Venice

Merchant of Venice. Act 3, Scene 2. SUMMARY. Portia tells  Bassanio  to wait before choosing a casket - she doesn’t want to lose him too soon Compares  Bassanio  to Hercules  Bassanio  examines the caskets and prolongs his choice  He chooses the lead casket which Portia's portrait inside

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Merchant of Venice

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  1. Merchant of Venice Act 3, Scene 2

  2. SUMMARY • Portia tells Bassanio to wait before choosing a casket - she doesn’t want to lose him too soon • Compares Bassanio to Hercules  • Bassanio examines the caskets and prolongs his choice  • He chooses the lead casket which Portia's portrait inside • Portia gives Bassanio a ring which he must never part with or it signifies the end of his love for her 

  3. summary • Nerissa and Gratiano admit to falling in love and are also going to wed  • A letter is given to Bassanio from Antonio saying that he had lost all his ships and Shylock wants his flesh  • Bassanio convinces Portia to let him go to Venice and save Antonio - he is guilty  • Jessica is worried her dad is more interested in revenge  

  4. 5 useful devices • Literary • "I pray you, tarry. Pause a day or two"--Alliteration (pray, pause); Assonance (pray, tarry, day)  • "I would detain you here some month or two Before you venture for me. I could teach you"--rhyme  • "Let Fortune go to hell for it, not I."--allegory 

  5. 5 USEFUL DEVICES • Dramatic • Dualogue: Portia and Bassanio confessing their love and suggesting to wait until choosing a casket (builds tension)  • Monologue: Bassanio choosing the casket 

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