Outcome( 结局) Shylock begs for mercy. He is punished, though not killed.
Task 3. Analyse the characteristics of the characters and find out some sentences in the play.(pair work)
Antonio: always ready to help others, kindhearted, was devoted to his friends, upright, dare to point out the others’ wrong deeds
Sentences:
1. It’s useless trying to agree with Shylock.
2. Give Shylock what he wants.
3. Don’t be sad for me
Shylock: cruel, greedy, selfish, cold-blooded, hate Antonio
Sentences:
1. Antonio is my enemy, and I hate him.
2. I would still take my pound of flesh.
3. Give me my pound of flesh.
4. I desire my pound of flesh.
5. Why must I have mercy on him?
Bassanio: With a simple mind, with a clear sense of right and wrong, devoted to
his friend
Sentences:
1. I offer ten times the money that Antonio has borrowed.
2. Please change the law a little so that we may save Antonio
Portia: clever, calm, full of mercy, well-educated
Sentences:
1. Mercy falls like the gentle rain from the sky . It blesses those who give it and those who receive it.
2. But he has not promised to give you any of his blood.
3. You must cut one pound of flesh, no more , no less.
4. And not one drop of blood must fall.
Step4. Free talk (group work)
• Among these persons, who do you like best and why ?
• Which quality do you think is the most important to a person ? Give your reasons.
• Which is more important, money or friends?
Step 5 Summary
Today we’ve learned something about Shakespeare and his works. We know the main idea of the Merchant of Venice and how the play develops. Besides, we grasp the characteristics of each character.
Step 6 Homework
1. Read the passage again and again.
2. Retell the text in your own words.
Step 7 The design of writing on the blackboard
Antonio: ready to help others,
kindhearted,
was devoted to his friends,
upright,
dare to point out the others’ wrong deeds
Shylock: cruel, greedy, selfish, cold-blooded, hate Antonio
Bassanio: With a simple mind, , devoted to his friend
with a clear sense of right and wrong
Portia: clever, calm, full of mercy, well-educated |