Question

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
⇒ Comment on the stage setting during Shakespeare’s time.
⇒ Give a character sketch of Prince of Morocco and Prince of Arragon.
⇒ Write about the Ring episode.
⇒ Give a different ending to the play The Merchant of Venice.

Answer 1

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2. The Prince of Morocco's grand entrance at the beginning of Act a, is an excellent indication of his flamboyant and seemingly overbearing nature. His opening remark, "Mislike me not for my complexion," is a clear indication of his awareness about racial prejudice. He is most obviously not embarrassed about his dark skin and proudly proclaims his African heritage and peerage. He comes across as self-assured and somewhat boastful when he claims that, despite his skin tone, even the most courageous fear him and that he has impressed many of the most beautiful virgins in his country. His statement that he will never change his color is a further assertion of his pride. He displays artful flattery, though, when he tells Portia that he will only change his skin tone if it would encourage her to think only of him.
3. The ring seems to represent Portia's submission to Bassanio. ... In payment for her services, the disguised Portia asks Bassanio for a ring she had given him in Belmont on the condition that he would never part with it. He refuses, and she storms off in pretended anger.
4. Like all Shakespearean comedies, Merchant ends with the promise of one or more hook-ups. (In Shakespeare, "happily ever after" usually involves at least one wedding and/or the consummation of a marriage.) But before Portia can be reunited with Bassanio and Nerissa with Graziano, the guys have some explaining to do

Answer 2

The ring seems to represent Portia's submission to Bassanio. ... In payment for her services, the disguised Portia asks Bassanio for a ring she had given him in Belmont on the condition that he would never part with it. He refuses, and she storms off in pretended anger.