scene in the courtroom - Characters are labeled.
Basically, we greeted our most welcomed Mr Chua. ' GOOD MORNING MR CHUA ' his hands swayed to the rhythm. It's normal. Sometimes, we followed him. Haha. Just telling Mr Chua frankly about it. But not to worry, it's one in a million kind of style. I like your style! Haha.
Let's get down to classroom scene. Scene? Yup! Basically, we learned about scenes about Portia and Shylock in the court. Of course , it Merchant of Vernice(MoV). And the scene goes like this .
Portia : Shylock, you have been offered three times the money ...
Shylock : My oath! My oath! I have vowed an oath to heaven! Shall my soul be guilty of perjury No, not for Vernice itself.
Portia : Well, this bond is forfeit. By this, Jew may lawfully claim a pound of flesh, to be cut out by him nearest to the merchant's heart. Be merciful. Take three times the money. Tell me to tear up the bond.
Shylock : Only when it is paid according to the agreement. You seem to be a worthy judge. You know the law. Your interpretation was very sound. I demand in the name of law, of which you are a well-deserving pillar, proceed to judgement. I swear upon my soul that no man has the power to persuade me otherwise. I'll have my bond!
If the writing is in italic, that would be my answer to each question.
Basically, as a routine, there will be work given. In the worksheet itself, question were given :-
1. Do you think Shylock is right to demand to murder Antonio? Explain yourself clearly.
Yes. They did an agreement that is stated that if the amount is not paid at the duration given, Shylock have the right to demand for his bond but he can't murder Antonio. He can just take a pound of flash.
2. Shylock has sworn both to heaven and his own soul to cut a pound of flesh from Antonio's body. Give one possible reason why he would do so.
He hated Antonio. So, with asking his bond, he can avenge to Antonio.
3. Is Shylock the hero or the villain of the story? Explain.
Shylock is the villain of the story. Even though they had made the bond, Bassanio offered him to take three times the money but Shylock refuses. He still wanted to have his bond. Even Portia asked Shylock to be merciful but Shylock still wants his bond.
So ya. That's basically what the first worksheet is all about. From that paragraph above, I learned to be merciful. I can't really promised but I try to be one. Haha. Not to worry, there are still more. We received the second worksheet. It's state ' In an earlier scene, Shylock says the following when looking at Antonio : ' Hmm. Guess you should know. Both are enemies, so, they talk bad about each other religion. '_______' " . Please to those out there. Don't ever play with other religion. You an get into big FIGHT like the upcoming scene. But sadly, Bell rang! Phew! Guess, it's homework. Today class was interesting. I can't wait for the hectic days ahead! :DD
Basically, there's lesson to learned. Pleased don't ever tease other religion. It can made up into BIG FIGHT ! Come on. We are multi-racial right? It's a very sensitive case. So please, Don't! Anyway, no lesson was help due to 10th anniversary of EVERGREEN SECONDARY SCHOOL ! I took part so basically, didn't know much. And, as a performer, I try to think about the religion kinda thing. It really applies. I made a great bond with Chinese dancers, Gems actors and actresses, much more. So see that? Respecting other religion is important. Nope! Very IMPORTANT ! :PP
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I'm a girl who ONLY leads a simple life.