Shakespeare Today: The Merchant of Venice - Key Quotes 2

This video lesson provides an in-depth analysis of key quotes from 'The Merchant of Venice', focusing on characters other than Shylock. It explores themes such as love, choice, hypocrisy, and mercy through the words of Bassanio, Portia, Antonio, Jessica, the Duke, and others. The lesson also examines the complex interplay between serious and humorous elements in the play, highlighting the characters' motivations and the societal norms of the time.

What argument does Portia make about mercy in Act 4, Scene 1, and how does she describe its nature?

What does Bassanio declare he would sacrifice to save Antonio during the trial in Act 4, Scene 1?

How does Gratiano's comment about a halter reflect his character in Act 4, Scene 1?

What romantic allusion do Jessica and Lorenzo make in Act 5, Scene 1, and how does it relate to their relationship?