... daughter Jessica, Lorenzo, Christians of the time and all Christians who have looked down upon or treated Jews less than equal to themselves. When Antonia fails to repay Shylock the three thousand ducats with in the three months Shylock sees his chance and has his eyes set on his bond, ... tried to whim Portia, and failed, Bassanio enters the picture, a familiar face, and one that is increasingly welcome. "He, [Bassanio] of all the that ever my Foolish eyes looked upon, was the best deserving A fair lady." (I, 2,111-113) When Bassanio chooses the casket of lead to find Portia's portrait...

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• Grade Level: High School