Act Five, Scene One

Why do Lorenzo and Jessica remind each of the stories of classical lovers?  they were confessing the love they had with each other

What are Portia's feelings as she approaches the house?  happy because she saved someone's live and mad because bassanio gave his wedding ring away

What is the first argument to break out? ‘’By yonder moon I swear you do me wrong, In faith I gave it to the judge's clerk’

How do Gratiano and Bassanio try to justify parting with the rings, are they successful?  Bassanio realize he is in a fix and gratiano now unkindly gives him away . portia threatens not to sleep with bassanio until she sees the rings . bassanio tries to explain.

Was Bassanio right to give away the ring, give reasons for your thinking. no. because he promise portia before she gave the ring to bassanio, he promise that he will not take the ring till death

Complete this quote to show the effect these arguments have on Antonio?  ‘I once did lead my body for his wealth, … I dare be bound again, my soul upon the forfeit that your lord will never more break faith advisedly’

Portia and Nerissa have the rings. What does this prove to Antonio, Gratiano and  Bassanio? Hint- Who were they in the court? they prove their inagents and loyalty as a wife

Complete this quote to show the effect these arguments have on Antonio?  ‘I once did l---- my b---- for his w------, … I dare be b----- again, my s---- upon the f------ that your l---- will never more b----- f----- advisedly’ (Black Pg. 199, Blue Pg 111)