In this play's case the details that are explained are that of how the husbands gave away their precious rings, how Portia reveals who the "doctor" in the court room really was, and all of the minor, yet meaningful, details of the other little schemes that took place. ... In the beginning of the last act, Portia and Nerissa start meddling with Bassanio and Gratiano's minds by bringing up the rings that Portia and Nerissa gave to their husbands as gifts. ... "What ring gave you, my lord?... The women then turn the tables and say that they do have the rings that the men gave the doc...

• Word Count: 701
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

Portia begins her speech by revealing that she is allowing Bassanio to see her true self, "You see me, Lord Bassanio, where I stand, / Such as I am" (MV 3.2 149-150). ... Portia tells Bassanio that she has a humble spirit about her and will make him the king of her life, "Happiest of all, is that her gentle spirit, /Commits itself to yours to de directed, /As from her lord, her governor, her king" (MV 3.2 164-165). Portia also goes on to tell Bassanio that with the ring she is giving him, everything that was hers is now his. ...

• Word Count: 502
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

"The Merchant of Venice" has a lot to do with friendship and love, for example the love between Antonio, a merchant and Bassanio, a Lord who is in great debt. ... Jessica's relationship with her Father is not a good one, so Jessica sells her mothers ring for a Monkey. ... Jessica selling her mothers ring, or stealing her Fathers money, Shylock charging interest, Antonio not, Shylock caring more about his money than the welfare of his daughter, the Suitors choosing the most Valuable caskets Gold and Silver, except for Basssanio, another not mentioned here is Bassanio giving up his ring, gi...

• Word Count: 912
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School