The Merchants of Venice = Essay Structure

Basic-Introduction

Q/R = Q-Quote And R-Rhetorical Question.

Rhetorical Question = A question you don't have to answer.
Quote = From the topic.

T= Title 'The Merchant of Venice'.
A= Author William Shakespeare.
K=  Key Argument = Use words from the question. What are you arguing.
Example = A key moment that shocked the reader was when Antonio agreed to forfeit a pound of flesh to Shylock if he didn't repay his bond.
O= Outline = 3 things you are going to write about = Red, White and Blue Sentence.

Red = Antonio is willing to die to get money for Bassanio.
White = Shylock and Antonio feels hatred towards each other.
Blue = Shylock doesn't show mercy to Antonio.

T
A
K
O
L

Example

Quote '' If you wrong us shall we not revenge?''
have you ever felt like taking revenge?
In William Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' a key moment that shocked the reader was when Antonio agreed to forfeit a pound of flesh to Shylock if he didn't repay his bond. This moment was shocking, outrageous and fascinating, this moment was important to the text as a whole because Shylock and Antonio didn't like each other but still agreed on the bond, Antonio was willing to risk his life for Bassanio, and Shylock did not show mercy in blaming his bond.

In Williams Shakespeare 'The Merchant of Venice' a key moment that shocked the reader was when Antonio agreed to a bond of a pound of flesh if he couldn't pay back to Shylock. this was shocking because Antonio hated Shylock and promised to mistreat him in the future. Antonio was willing to die for Bassanio even though he begged him not to take the risk. Finally, because Shylock had never shown mercy and did not at the trial for theses reasons it is clear that this moment was shocking to the reader.

Basic Body Paragraph x 3

P = Point - The moment when Antonio agreed to the bond was shocking because Shylock and Antonio didn't get along very well that much.
E = Evidence/Example= Antonio was a Merchant and Shylock made a living lending people money with interest. While Shylock charged interest, Antonio lent money without interest and scorned Shylock for doing so. He also spat at Shylock and called him ''Cut-throat Dog''
E = Explanation [ how the evidence proves the point]= Therefore the reader is shocked to discover Antonio and Shylock can come to an agreement about money lending.  It is also shocking because when Shylock calls Antonio out for the way he treats him, Antonio tells Shylock that he will spit him and call him a dog again. This treatment is not usual between people who make agreements.
L = Link [link back to my key argument] = With treatment like this from Antonio towards Shylock, and a promise to be just as cruel in the future, it is shocking that they both agreed to the bond.

Tips
Shylock seems to look a person who is desperate and at the same time madman as showing in the scenes where he sharpens his knife in the corner in the court which makes him look like somebody who is ready to commit a crime and kill somebody in a blink of an eye = Red

P - time when Shylock almost got his bond was extremely intriguing because Shylock and Antonio are at the point where Shylock is losing patience and just wants to get his bond finished and over with.
E -  Because Antonio is a loyal friend to Bassanio and he is willing to even forsake his life for his friend Bassanio. As said before Bassanio already had many debts and lots to pay to Antonio but still as his loyal friend he still lends him money

English = Sentence Starters

5. Adverb Sentence:
we use it to add interests and intrigue.
adverb [comma] sentence =
Quickly, Curiously, Importantly, Firstly, Remarkably, Similarly, Significantly, Surprisingly, Readily, Often and Almost = Irregular
Suffixes can be added to make it the opposite of the adverb

Frankly, I had a hard time catching up all the tasks I missed in class.
Firstly, I force myself to wake up early in the morning when it is a school day

11. The W-Start Sentence
we use it to make it sound thoughtful and knowledgeable.
Who, While/ Whilst, When, Where, What, Whereas, Who

While watching a movie, people around me had mixed impression in their face
When we got to class, I silently grabbed my chair and continued on with todays work.
What happened yesterday, is different from today.

Whilst Rusi was doing his work, I readily copied his work word by word.

Interestingly, many of my friends decided to not watch the movies that were popular around this time.
While the teacher was talking, I listened carefully so that I would not miss anything.

6. Begin with a Preposition.
Try starting your sentence with a preposition. Preposition words indicating movement or position
Preposition > a word that indicates location or movement

In, On,At,Between,Under,Against,Over,After,Below,Behind,Throughout,Near,Far,About,Before

Example
Throughout the class, the students worked in their writing

After school, I would either go hangout my friends or walk home straight.

Behind me, Subhnesh was doing his work.

Red, White and Blue
Use the red,white and blue sentence style when you have several ideas to convey about a topic.
Use this when you need to give more than one idea on a topic.

Example
The idea of racism is memorable in 'The Merchant of Venice' because of Shylock, Judaism and conflict.

The essentials of rugby are kicking,passing and tackling.

My normal routines is to sleep, eat and then going back to sleep again.
There was 6 hats in the classroom, I think the ones that stood out the most were the Red,Blue and White hats.

CL Question 4

The theme for this week is the movie series Home Alone

The movie series ''Home Alone'' is a fascinating and funny comedy film showcasing a kid left behind while his family leaves and goes to places far apart from their houses. This movie taught me to always be wary around strangers I don't know and therefore I should be cautious about this stuff.

How does the text construct a version of reality?

To my point of view I reckon it would be very different as compared to
real life I wouldn't take the task of being left alone in the house so lightly,
As something bad may happen

What genre does this text belong to?

Family, Comedy [that is about it I think]

In whose interest is this text?

The Kids and I guess people who grew up watching the movie series

Reggae Research

This is to be presented as a slide show.

In pairs or by yourself, Research the following,

1. Jamaica - Where is it in the world? What is the culture like? Food? Music? Etc
2. The Jamaican Flag - what does it look like? What does the flag represent?
   The Jamaica Flag - Green,Black and Yellow Colors. It represents them about their Independence
3. Day.
4. Reggae - What is the history of Reggae? When did it become a cultural aspect of Jamaica?
5. What are the key features of the music?
6. Ska - What is Ska? and what are the similarities and differences between Ska and Reggae?
7. Bob Marley - How did he become such an huge Reggae star? What is his story and history?
8. Reggae around the world. How does Reggae look around the world?
9. Find reggae artists that are successful in the Uk, Europe and US = Matumbi-UK. Europe-LMP.
10. US- Bob Marley
11. New Zealand Reggae - Who are our New Zealand artists that have been influenced by Reggae?
12. Sons of Zion?
13. Make a list of 10 Reggae songs and name the artist
14. 1. Three Little Birds. Bob Marley.
15. 2. Red Red Wine. UB40.
16. 3. Buffalo Soldier. Bob Marley.
17. 4. No Woman No Cry. Bob Marley and The Wailers.
18. 5. Many Rivers to Cross. Jimmy Cliff.
19. 6. River of Babylon. The Melodians.
20. 7. Pressure Drop. Toots and the Maytals.
21. 8. Cherry Oh Baby. Eric Donaldson.
22. 9. I Shot the Sheriff. Bob Marley and The Wailers.
23. 10. Is this Love. Bob Marley and The Wailers.
24. You tube - Find two Reggae songs that you like and add the links to your slides. Explain why you like them in musical terms.
25. Three little Birds = Because I like how chill and calm it sounds
26. Buffalo Soldier = The beat is so relaxing

ESOL

[The Lion King]

He is Big, Friendly and most of all Funny, He hangs out in the jungle along with his friend named Timon. The both of them usually go to the open jungle to have some fun and ponder if the world has changed as they wander around the world endlessly. He says this specific quote in the film [Plays the quote] ''When I was a young Warthog'' He along with his buddy Timon, both of them also sang the so called song. ''Hakuna Matata'' Overall I prefer this animal in the Lion King Film, Who is he.

Shylock Character Study 3

Shylock Character Study #3

Many characters hold anti semitic views, but in places Shakespeare lets Shylock speak from the heart and suddenly we see him as a human, not a stereotype.

• In A1S3 when Shylock offers to lend money without interest some argue that he is being kind, do you agree? Maybe. He does asks some else's flesh which it just leads to someones death all though Shylock is willing to give up his ducats for someone desperate.
• In A3S1 Shylock suffers great losses. Look for suggestions of his sorrow, loneliness and feelings for his dead wife. Quote ''The only luck I have is bad luck, Nobody suffers but me, Nobody crying except me''
• In A4S1 when Shylock is sentenced, we again feel pity for him. Why is this an achievement for Shakespeare (consider his audience) Considering back in the time when this Shakespeare people were different and I have no clue on how they portray the people in the comedy but, now a days people can understand and decipher the specific parts of the Shakespeare. What I think about Shylock when he was sentenced was somewhere around the retribution/Clueless thoughts as I just read it like half way through the book [was in vacation]
• The Merchant of Venice is considered a comedy, however the character of Shylock makes it feel more of a tragi-comedy. Do you feel he is portrayed more as a villain or victim. Write a paragraph explaining your thoughts with supporting evidence from the play.
• The way I feel Shylock is being portrayed is more of an villain as he asks for such important stuff like Bassanio's flesh. {he probably sees Bassanio's flesh as something that is frivolous] Although all of the things Shylock has lost like for example his jewels that were from her past-away mother, whilst also losing his daughter. [thought he wants the jewels more than his daughter] Overall I see Shylock as some guy who is obsessed with payments.

• It has been argued that the play should be renamed ‘The Jew of Venice’. Why do you think this is? Would it change your initial view of the play? Would it be a more suitable name? Well I guess how Shylock makes his own character intriguing which makes people read and find out more about his character, but in my view it just stay the same as it states how as the Merchant as it sounds more fitting because of Shylock and Antonio traded something towards each other.

A5 = S1

Act Five, Scene One

1. Why do Lorenzo and Jessica remind each of the stories of classical lovers?  (Black Pg. 183-185, p.182 gives specific examples, Blue Pg.107-108) Of how important love is and how people will go to such extents for their love ones, for example Troilus and Cressida in the Greek camp.
2. What are Portia's feelings as she approaches the house?  (Black Pg. 189, Blue Pg.105)
3. 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’ (Black Pg. 193, Blue Pg.107)
4. How do Gratiano and Bassanio try to justify parting with the rings, are they successful? Their wife's were still mad about them. so still not quite sure how to explain it  (Black Pg. 193-197, Blue Pg.108-110)
5. Was Bassanio right to give away the ring, give reasons for your thinking. Not really I think he mad a really bad move which it just made his relationship with his wife broke up.
6. What effect do these arguments have on Antonio?  (Black Pg. 199, Blue Pg.95-96)
   It leaves him ashamed....?
7. Portia and Nerissa have the rings. What does this prove to Antonio, Gratiano and each a Bassanio? I think they felt awkward and ashamed. about how they were boasting in the court and how their loved ones/wife were in the event/court.
8. How do Antonio, Lorenzo and Jessica benefit from news that Portia brings? They rejoiced a little bit but still had some problems of the rings. [I think this is the most reasonable answer I think I can come up]
9. Complete this quote to show the effect these arguments have on Antonio?  ‘I once did lend my body for his wealth, … I dare be bound again, my soul upon the forfeit that your lord will never more break faith advisedly’ (Black Pg. 199, Blue Pg 111)

A4 = S2

Act Four, Scene Two

1. What invitation does Portia refuse and why?
   She declines about the dinner and rather wants to know about his
2. husband if he is still wearing the ring
3. What does Nerissa plan to get, why do you think this is important?
4. The ring of his husband also?
5. Do you admire Portia after these scenes, or do you find her actions
6. cruel. Use examples to support your thinking.
7. I kinda see her as a person of retributution and she is kind of doing
8. the right thing about paying back her husband for saying such things
9. in the court along with two other wifes about their husbands.

Shylock Character Study 2

Shylock Character Study #2

Shylock makes his last appearance in A4S1

• How does he behave when he thinks he is winning?
• He is overall too cocky and is creepy [A Contract addict.]
• Is his behaviour what you expected of him based on the story so far,
• Not close, I thought he was gonna handle it the civilize way.
• look carefully at his one-in answers,as well as at his longer speeches.
• Look too at his reply to Gratiano
• Line 139-142.
• Why do lines 40-46 offer a particularly chilling comparison. It kinda resembles how Shylock is.
• What is Shylock saying. Compare L67. Comparing something and
• about how something's worth.
• How does Shylock react when he becomes the victim?
• He feels decimated and ashamed feeling like he should just back out
• a live.
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A4 = Can Do Task

Vocabulary

• Rigorous = Very Cautious/Through.
• Remorse = Guilty or having regrets for something you/someone did.
• Malice = A possibility/desire to hurt someone.
• Abject = A behavior of someone without pride nor dignity .
• Epitaph = an inscription of tombstones.
• In-execrable = the right to be cursed or execrated.
• Ravenous = Very hungry or being very voracious.
• Impugn = A questioning of someones honesty.

• Research In the Shakespeare court we have a judge. What positions are needed in a modern law court to hold a fair trial and how does each function. Which system do you think is fairer, that in the play, or that of modern day?
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• Judge, Barrister and Court Administrative Officer [many more
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• Judge is the one who decides of who's side is the most convincing [ I think]. The Barrister is someone who gives hints and helps the client in the court. The administrative officer who handles like the money in courts and other suspected belongings. [I think that's how it works]
• I prefer the modern day because of being so formal and sometimes hard/easy going [not saying I have been in a court].

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A4 = S1 Line Study

Act Four, Scene One- Line Study

1. A4S1 Line 70-83 (Black Pg. 151, Blue Pg.87)
2. Antonio gives us
3. three short images of how useless any attempt by Bassanio
4. to save his life will be

• What are they?
• I think He sees himself as of nothing of worth and he should just die. [Maybe I think he has given up on life]
• What do they tell us about one of Shakespeare's interests
• Do you think this is an effective way of demonstrating the problem. I'm not quite sure of the question since I haven't really
• experienced anything that relates to Shakespeare but It is a good way of showing the problems and how to get people intrigued.
• Each example is an extreme and impossible, what influence does this have on how you expect the rest of the scene to develop. as the tension rises of how Antonio might lose his life it will get interesting.

2. A4S1 Line 90-100 (Black Pg. 88-, Blue Pg.151-152) ,
3. Shylock uses vivid comparisons when he wants to make a point.

• What example does he use to illustrate the fact that the pound of flesh is his: ‘tis mine and I will have it’ Of how he owns something and that it should be rightfully his, like just getting straight to the point [not quite sure] Like for example how he explains about his flesh that is just about the same as his ducats/money
• It is much longer comparison than the three used by Antonio  
• but do you think it is more striking/effective/convincing?
• It is striking and effective as if you read it and make an imagery of it you can kinda see the picture and may realize what is happening to Antonio and the rest, just from that the excitement, which makes story as it progress more convincing and interesting of the following Lines/Scenes.

Answers are in Blue [this is all based on what I can understand whilst reading the book and my understanding of it]

CL Question 3

Cl Question 3

The Theme that I have for this week is about a movie film/cartoon film called ''The Lion King'' [which is by the way is a very good movie and you should definitely watch it as it is hilarious and very interesting]

Who benefits from this text?

Kids, Adult that have watched this since childhood and the Producers as I think got a lot of VIEWS and is pretty popular which gives the producers lots of money [ I'm not quite sure....]

How does the text construct a version of reality?

Kinda dark because the movie is no where near real life as life in the wild is harsh. [At least from what I think]

How else could the text have been written?

I guess they should make it so that people that are very young understands the jokes and puns.

A4 = S1

Answers are in the Blue coloured letters 

1. What does the Duke believe Shylock intends to do? (Black Pg. 147, Blue Pg.85) All of Venice thinks that he should let Antonio go along with the duke also thinking that he should be free from Shylock.
2. What does Shylock intend to do?
3. get his flesh because he thinks of it as a hobby, something he likes
4. Finish this quote that tells us why, ‘You’ll ask me why I rather choose to have a weight of carrion flesh, than to receive three thousand ducats. I’ll not answer that, but to say it is my humour, is it answered?’ (Black Pg. 149, Blue Pg.86) What two loopholes does Portia find in the wording of the contract?
5. No more and no less than an exact pound of flesh from Antonio.
6. Shylock now has to pay penalties. Complete this quotes that tell us what the penalties are: ‘I pardon thee thy life before thou ask it, For half thy wealth, it is Antonio, the other half comes to the general state’ (Black Pg. 169, Blue Pg.97)
7. Are the penalties fair? Why/why not. No because he is losing everything
8. No because he lost everything he posses and converting his religion
9. which it is taking it way too fair
10. How did Lorenz and Jessica gain by result? He gets half of what Shylock has when he pass away.
11. What reward has Portia claimed and why is this significant?
12. Bassanio's ring
13. Portia tells Shylock ‘The quality of mercy is not strained’.
14. She is showing mercy because she is not that much of a bad person
15. and thus showing Shylock mercy.
16. How does she try to persuade Shylock to show mercy,
17. how much mercy is she willing to show him
18. By giving him more options which shows us how much mercy she is
19. willing to give to Shylock
20. ((Black Pg. 157-159, Blue Pg.91-92)

Dictator Personality

Dictator Personality and Characteristics

Traits/Personality
Strong minded
Warmonger
Madness
Power Hungry
Demanding
Corruption [depending on which dictators that are actually corrupted people]

Personality of a Dictator, I believe that most dictators are people that use force and uses other ways to gain power. From my understanding of reading and watching world war's Dictator [Like Stalin and Hitler] they seem to have the traits of a person who likes to fight and start or be part in Wars. Example Stalin raised in the Soviet ranks because of his communism skills by persuading people about his thoughts. Therefore I mostly think that a Dictator is mostly a Force and Power Hungry person.