English Notes

After the drama of Bassanio appearing in Belmont, Shakespeare moves the focus of the play back to Venice, where Salerio has confirmed that one of Antonio’s ships has been wrecked ‘on the narrow seas.’ Shylock interrupts Salanio and Salerio, accusing them of knowing the whereabouts of his daughter. They mock the fact that his daughter Read More …

The story moves back to Belmont, where the Prince of Morocco has arrived to try his luck with the lottery system to win Portia’s hand in marriage. He begins his talk with Portia by asking her not to judge him based on the colour of his skin. “Mislike me not for my complexion.” He says Read More …