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Hath not a Jew eyes?
Three scenes, three caskets
Who am I?
What you talkin' bout?
Themes & Symbols
100
I lent this much money to the Merchant of Venice.
What is 3000 ducats?
100
This was the casket selected by the Prince of Morocco.
What is the gold casket?
100
This character is sad and is unable to explain that sadness.
Who is Antonio?
100
In sooth, I know not why I am so sad.
Who is Antonio, Act I, scene i?
100

This metal represents greed and deception in the play.

 What is gold?

200
This is what I want if the deal is broken.
What is a pound of flesh?
200
This was the casket with the phrase "All the glisters is not gold" on its inscription.
What is the gold casket?
200
This character thinks Antonio needs to lighten up and have fun like him.
Who is Gratiano?
200
I’ll win your love by cutting myself to prove to you I have redder blood than he does.
Who is Morocco, Act II,scene i?
200

This animal is used as a metaphor when Antonio calls Shylock it.

Dog
300
This is what my loaned money is going to be used for.
What is Bassanio to court Portia?
300
The silver casket was chosen because of this.
What is thinking you deserve Portia and/or being arrogant?
300
This character reveals caskets to the princes, and advises the heiress on the suitors.
Who is Nerissa?
300
My daughter, oh my ducats, oh my daughter! Ran off with a Christian! Oh my Christian ducats!
Who is Solanio, Act II, scene 8?
300

This theme is explored through the treatment of Shylock and references to his religion throughout the play.

What is prejudice/antisemitism?

400
My only daughter stole this from me.
What are stones and ducats (in a casket)?
400
This was the inscription on the lead casket.
What is needing to give and gamble all you have?
400
This suitor is arrogant and therefore thinks he deserves Portia.
Who is the Prince of Arragon?
400
I’m almost afraid you’re going to tell me he’s a relative of yours, because you’re going so crazy praising him.
Who is Portia, Act 2, scene 9?
400

This theme is symbolized by the rings given by Portia and Nerissa to their husbands.

What is fidelity/loyalty in marriage?

500
This is why I would rather collect his pound of flesh than ten times the amount of the loan.
What is Antonio's anti-Semetism, abuse, and/or interest-free money-lending?
500
This is what is suggested about Morocco's character by the casket he chose.
What is valuing outer beauty and not Portia's true self?
500
This character falls in love with a Jewish girl.
Who is Lorenzo?
500
I might come back soon. Do as I told you.
Who is Shylock, Act II, scene v?
500

This is the central conflict of Act 4 in the play. 

What is mercy versus justice?