The Merchant of Venice-Act 2, Scene 4

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This is a very short scene (Note how short the scenes are at the minute, as Shakespeare picks up the pace and brings the plot along) where Lorenzo is making preparations for a masque at Bassanio’s feast. Launcelot enters and gives Lorenzo the letter from Jessica and Lorenzo sends a message with Launcelot to Jessica. Read More …

The Merchant of Venice-Act 1 Scene 3

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In this scene, we are back in Venice and we meet Shylock, the Jewish moneylender for the first time. Bassanio is trying to get a loan from Shylock and Antonio will act as the guarantor. The terms of the loan are “three thousand ducats for three months and Antonio bound.” Shylock goes on to tell Read More …

Article: Hero Orphan Saves Kids

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Imagine you are a journalist and you have just interviewed Ponyboy after the fire. Write an article for the local paper, explaining what happened and who the heroes were. Orphan Hero Saves Kids Ponyboy Curtis, a fourteen year old orphan has been hailed a hero after saving a group of children from a burning building. Read More …