Do yo agree that the opening two scenes of act 1 and 2 provide plot of the play
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Do you agree with the claim that the opening act of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice accomplishes the task of informative exposition of the play? Please explain why you agree or...
Do you agree with the claim that the opening act of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice accomplishes the task of informative exposition of the play? Please explain why you agree or disagree.
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The opening act of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice does indeed serve to provide an informative exposition of the elements of the play, and sets up the dramatic situation and conflicts that will ensue. Each of the three scenes introduces a major character and reveals to us the problems or issues pertaining to the character that will be resolved in the remaining acts.
Act I Scene 1: This scene introduces us to Bassanio and Antonio. We discover that Bassanio is in debt and intends to court Portia, a rich heiress, in the hopes of marrying her to end his financial difficulties.
Act I Scene 2: In this scene, Portia is discussing her suitors with Nerissa, and introduces us to the casket test set by her deceased father.
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Yes, the opening two scenes provide the plot of the play. Act 1, Scene 1 introduces the major characters in Venice and that, Antonio for the sake of Bassanio needs to borrow three thousands ducats for which he will go to Shylock and sign the bond. And, Act 2 , Scene 2 introduces us to Belmont, Portia and the casket scheme.
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