Merchant of Venice is actually quite an interesting story. For once, I actually read a LA book thoroughly! (I admit, my mum forced me to.) Anyway, the story revolves around two main themes: The bond, and the Bassanio-Portia love thingy.
I find the love theme quite cheesy though. Is that how the people in those days act when they are in love? Thank goodness I'm here now and not then.
Of course, for now, I feel Shylock's the bad guy and Antonio is the good guy. However, Antonio has insulted Shylock , so Shylock might have had his reasons for his hatred... But is it justified? I will just leave it to Miss Huang to explain then...
Anyway, its about religious prejudice (prejudice again...). Some of my first impressions of the characters:
Antonio : excessively gloomy.
Bassanio: a mushy person?
Salerio and Solanio: Talkative and kind of irritating
Gratiano: Not really sure
Portia: Impressed
Nerissa: She should be honoured
Shylock: Evil....
Jessica: Unfilial child
Launcelot: very very funny
I don't really understand the text 100% though.... I need ms huang's help
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