Podcasts about Bassanio

Actor, playwright, translator, professor, and dramaturge DAKIN MATTHEWS joins host NATHAN WINKELSTEIN, Red Bull's Associate Artistic Director, for a conversation focused on Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice. Together they dissect Bassanio's speech in Act 3 Scene 2: "What find I here? Fair Portia's counterfeit!" and discuss Shakespeare's technical perspective and how that can help an actor understand his verse. 

The complete audiobook is availble for purchase at Audible.com: voicesoftoday.net/merchant Written between 1596 and 1598 and published in 1600, The Merchant of Venice most notably touches on the troubling subject of antisemitism. While critical debate rages about Shakespeare's actual attitudes toward Jewish culture, it is difficult to deny that the eventual fate of Shylock is not in accord with today's view of social justice. Antonio, a wealthy and popular merchant, finds himself in financial difficulty due to the late. return of some ships with rich cargoes. In need of immediate cash, he approaches a Jewish money lender, Shylock, who has become rich by charging interest on his loans. After berating Antonio for his practice of lending money to his own friends without interest, Shylock agrees to provide 3000 ducats, with a very curious bond - a pound of the merchant's flesh, to be levied if Antonio fails to make a timely repayment. Feeling extremely confident that his argosies will arrive in time for him to cover the debt, Antonio agrees to this bizarre transaction. A subplot involves a wealthy gentlewoman, Portia, who, under the terms of her father's will has to choose a suitor using a curious ritual. Applicants are invited to choose from three locked caskets, one of gold, one of silver and one of lead, one of which contains a picture of Portia. He who chooses the casket with the picture will wed Portia immediately: the unsuccessful applicants have to agree to cease courting not just Portia, but also any other prospective marriage partner. Portia's preferred suitor is a young Venetian, Bassanio, who is a close friend of Antonio. Fortunately for Portia, Bassanio chooses the right casket, after two previous aristocratic suitors have chosen incorrectly. Antonio's ships fail to arrive in time for him to be able to satisfy the debt, and he is hauled into court to respond to Shylock's claim for his bond. In a male disguise, Portia appears in court as an advocate to represent Antonio. Due to her skilful representation, Shylock is not only denied his bond, but is also charged with attempting to endanger the life of Antonio. Under Venetian law, half the wealth of an “alien”who commits such an offence against a Venetian citizen will default to the State and the other half to the intended victim. The Duke agrees to waive the state's share and Antonio takes a life interest in the share available to him. Two further penalties are imposed on Shylock: that in his will his estate be bequeathed to his daughter Jessica and her Christian lover, Lorenzo, and that Shylock himself will “presently become a Christian.” Featuring the voices of Denis Daly, Catherina Bilson, Alexandra Lee Smith, Gary D. Macfadden, Blaise Doran, Graham Scott, Roberta Jackson, Josh Innerst, Simon Paxton, Alan Weyman, Emma Faye and Marty Krz. Audio edited by Denis Daly The text used for this performance was kindly provided by playshakespeare.com.

William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice was probably written between 1596 and 1598, and was printed with the comedies in the First Folio of 1623. Bassanio, an impoverished gentleman, uses the credit of his friend, the merchant Antonio, to borrow money from a wealthy Jew, Shylock. Antonio pledges to pay Shylock a pound of flesh if he defaults on the loan, which Bassanio will use to woo a rich heiress, Portia. A subplot concerns the elopement of Shylock's daughter Jessica with a Christian, Bassanio's friend Lorenzo. In its focus on love and marriage, the play shares some themes with Shakespeare's other comedies.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice was probably written between 1596 and 1598, and was printed with the comedies in the First Folio of 1623. Bassanio, an impoverished gentleman, uses the credit of his friend, the merchant Antonio, to borrow money from a wealthy Jew, Shylock. Antonio pledges to pay Shylock a pound of flesh if he defaults on the loan, which Bassanio will use to woo a rich heiress, Portia. A subplot concerns the elopement of Shylock's daughter Jessica with a Christian, Bassanio's friend Lorenzo. In its focus on love and marriage, the play shares some themes with Shakespeare's other comedies. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 1160, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Where Does It Hurt? 1: Myalgia (these parts). muscles. 2: Dermatalgia. skin. 3: Hepatalgia. the liver. 4: Odontalgia. teeth. 5: Arthralgia (these parts, whether hinge or ball-and-socket). joint. Round 2. Category: Will You Still Feed Me? 1: Och aye! Haggamuggie is a simplified version of this, but with fish liver--sounds even better. haggis. 2: Rachael Ray has a 22-minute recipe for burgers of this "cordon bleu"; 10 minutes of prep and 12 to cook. chicken. 3: From the Dutch for "to curl", this doughnut-style dough is fried and brushed with a sweet glaze. a cruller. 4: "Why don't you dance with me? I'm not no" this cheese described as "devastatingly odorous". limburger. 5: "Polska" precedes the name of this sausage in a Hillshire Farm product. kielbasa. Round 3. Category: Japanese Food 1: Tonyu is the liquid left over when this bland substance is made from soybeans. Tofu. 2: Surimi, meaning "formed fish", turns up in packages labeled this type of "crabmeat" and "lobster". imitation. 3: It's traditional for the host to serve a meal called kaiseki before this ceremony. The Tea Ceremony. 4: Tendon is a one-dish meal of rice topped with this mix of battered and fried seafood and vegetables. tempura. 5: Umeboshi are plums that are pickled, not tickled, this color. pink. Round 4. Category: Shakespeare'S Lovers 1: "The barge she sat in, like a burnisht throne burned on the water...". Cleopatra. 2: Bassanio found this lady lawyer's picture inside a leaden casket. Portia. 3: In 3rd play in which he appears, he becomes king and gets a girl, but she can't speak English. Henry V. 4: After he murdered her husband, Lady Anne spit in his face and then agreed to wear his ring. Richard III. 5: In "12th Night" it's Maria, not Olivia, who writes him the love not about his yellow stockings. Malvolio. Round 5. Category: Name That Tunesmith 1: 1967:"Ruby Tuesday"(both men, please). Mick Jagger and Keith Richards. 2: 2012, with Yoo Gun Hyung:"Gangnam Style". Psy. 3: 1957:"Peggy Sue"(along with Jerry Allison and Norman Petty). Buddy Holly. 4: 1980:"(Just Like) Starting Over". John Lennon. 5: 2006:"Waiting On The World To Change". John Mayer. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/ AI Voices used

Want to get sleepy? Join Geoffrey by the campfire for another lost tale of the bard. This time, imagined from the pages of the Merchant of Venice. We'll follow Bassanio along canals, and through tangled streets, as he raises funds and makes haste, planning to board the ship that will take him to win the heart of his beloved Portia. Love Night Falls?

William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice was probably written between 1596 and 1598, and was printed with the comedies in the First Folio of 1623. Bassanio, an impoverished gentleman, uses the credit of his friend, the merchant Antonio, to borrow money from a wealthy Jew, Shylock. Antonio pledges to pay Shylock a pound of flesh if he defaults on the loan, which Bassanio will use to woo a rich heiress, Portia. A subplot concerns the elopement of Shylock's daughter Jessica with a Christian, Bassanio's friend Lorenzo. In its focus on love and marriage, the play shares certain concerns with Shakespeare's other comedies. Yet its depiction of the tensions between Jews and Christians in early modern Venice - and its highly dramatic trial scene in Act 4 - create darker currents in the play. (Summary by Elizabeth Klett) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/librivox1/support

In Part 3, Professor Stephen Greenblatt offers close-readings of some of the play's most significant scenes. You'll get an in-depth look at the powerful relationship between Antonio and Bassanio, the climactic confrontation between Antonio and Shylock in the court, and the hard-edged poignancy of the play's most famous speech: “Hath not a Jew eyes?” Speeches and performers: Antonio, 1.1, “I pray you, good Bassanio, let me know it …” (Scott Ripley) Shylock, 3.1, “He hath disgraced me …” (Ray Dooley) Portia, Antonio, and Shylock, 4.1, “Tarry a little …” (Katy Stephens) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

In Part 3, Professor Stephen Greenblatt offers close-readings of some of the play's most significant scenes. You'll get an in-depth look at the powerful relationship between Antonio and Bassanio, the climactic confrontation between Antonio and Shylock in the court, and the hard-edged poignancy of the play's most famous speech: “Hath not a Jew eyes?” Speeches and performers: Antonio, 1.1, “I pray you, good Bassanio, let me know it …” (Scott Ripley) Shylock, 3.1, “He hath disgraced me …” (Ray Dooley) Portia, Antonio, and Shylock, 4.1, “Tarry a little …” (Katy Stephens) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare单词提示1.sentence 宣判2.gloomy 黑暗的原文Chapter Five: The SentenceThe next morning was gray and rainy.Shylock felt that it was the last day of his life.The atmosphere of the courtroom was very gloomy.The crowd hated Shylock, but nobody wanted him to be killed.When the Duke walked in, everyone became very quiet."Most people understand mercy," said the Duke, at last. "It seems that you.Shylock, don't understand it. I am a human being. I understand mercy. And I understand the value of a human life. In the spirit of mercy, I forgive you. I will spare your life. I must punish you, though. If I don't, maybe other people will act like you. You must give half of your money to Antonio, and the other half to the City of Venice."Antonio was always a generous man.Even after all that had happened, he didn't change.He knew that Shylock's daughter, Jessica, was poor."I have a request about the money," said Antonio."What is your request?" asked the Duke.The court became quiet again.The crowd leaned forward to hear."I want to give Shylock's money to his daughter. And I want him to put Jessica back in his will.""I think this is a fair request. Shylock, I order you to give half of your money to Jessica. And you must write her back into your will. If you don't do this, I'll throw you in jail for the rest of your life."Shylock felt sick.He had failed to get revenge on Antonio.He had lost his money.He hated everyone."Fine,I'll do what you want. Just let me go now. I am not feeling well."Shylock was set free.He walked through the streets pulling out his hair.He couldn't believe his luck!"Sir,"said the Duke to Portia. "I have never seen such a clever lawyer in my life. I must admit that I was worried at first because you looked so young. If you're not too busy, please have dinner with me tonight. I'd love to talk about the law with you."Portia wanted to get home before her husband."I would love to, but I have another case that I must work on. I'm sorry. I'm just too busy to have dinner with you tonight.""Oh,well. Another time, then." The Duke turned to Antonio."You should pay this lawyer well. You owe him an awful lot.""Please,"said Bassanio to Portia. "Take these three thousand ducats. That's how much we borrowed from Shylock in the first place.""I don't want the money.""I'll give you three thousand more, then.""I don't want any money at all," said Portia."Instead,I want your wedding ring.""My wedding ring? I'm sorry. This is the one thing in the world that I can't give you. I promised my wife that I would never take it off. I will find you the most expensive ring in Venice. I will buy it for you now. But I can't give you this ring. No way!""I want your wedding ring, but I'm not going to beg. I see that you're too cheap to give it to me."Portia left the courtroom.She seemed angry.Actually,she was happy."Please,Bassanio. Give him the ring," said Antonio. "I know your wife will bemad. But think about what this lawyer has done for us today. I owe him my life.Don't you think that's worth your wedding ring?"Bassanio felt ashamed.Antonio was right.He took off his ring and gave it to Gratiano."Go and find Balthasar. Give him this ring."When Gratiano found Portia, he gave her the ring.Nerissa,who was with her, said, "You! Gratiano! You give me your ring, too."Gratiano knew that he couldn't say "no."He gave her his ring.When Portia and Nerissa were alone, they had a good laugh.They decided to play a trick on their husbands.Bassanio and Gratiano returned to Belmont that evening.They found their wives waiting for them.They kissed their wives.For a moment, everyone was very happy to be together again.Then,the women started yelling at them."Where's your wedding ring?" cried Portia."You gave our wedding rings to other women," screamed Nerissa."Please believe us," said Bassanio. "We gave our rings to two young lawyers.The lawyers saved the life of my best friend. They said that they wanted our wedding rings as payment. They wouldn't accept anything else. Please understand,darling. They saved Antonio's life!"Bassanio felt sad and guilty."I suppose that there is only one thing we can do," said Portia.Bassanio was afraid.Gratiano's knees were shaking."We must give you your rings back." Portia opened her hand.Nerissa opened hers as well.Bassanio and Gratiano couldn't believe their eyes!They were holding their wedding rings!Portia and Nerissa started to giggle.Then they laughed harder and harder.The men stood there with confused looks on their faces.Finally,Portia began to tell their story.Bassanio was amazed.His wife was even more wonderful than he had thought.She was the cleverest woman in Italy.She saved his best friend's life.He was overcome with happiness.As if this surprise weren't enough, a messenger soon arrived with another.The man brought news that Antonio's ships had not sunk.They had safely arrived in Venice.The goods were ready for sale.They couldn't have been happier.That night, they all celebrated under the beautiful Italian moon.They laughed thinking about the rings and the trick Portia and Nerissa had played on Bassanio and Gratiano.Bassanio looked lovingly at his wife."What's the scariest thing in the world?" he asked her."Owing a pound of flesh to a money-lender?" asked Portia."Absolutely not! It's losing my wife's wedding ring."Bassanio never took off his ring again.End of The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most gripping and challenging plays. Labeled as a comedy in Shakespeare's First Folio, today it resonates as tragedy as well, thanks to its most unforgettable character: the Jewish moneylender Shylock. Shylock experiences humiliation and oppression at the hands of the Venetian Christians, particularly the merchant Antonio. But when Antonio must borrow money from Shylock to help his beloved friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia, Shylock finds his dearest enemy in his power — and we see what harvest hatred reaps. In this course, you'll learn the story of The Merchant of Venice, hear the play's key speeches performed and analyzed by world-class Shakespearean actors and literary scholars, and witness how this comedy plumbs the difficulty and discomfort that shadow our most hostile and our happiest relationships. In Part 1, you'll be guided through a detailed account of the story with commentary by Stephen Greenblatt, John Cogan University Professor of the Humanities at Harvard University. Professor Greenblatt discusses the complicated historical context behind Shakespeare's representation of Venice and of Shylock, and the role Shylock comes to play in Shakespeare's comedy. This summary is told using the language of the play itself, placing key quotations in context to help you understand where these lines come from and what they mean.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most gripping and challenging plays. Labeled as a comedy in Shakespeare's First Folio, today it resonates as tragedy as well, thanks to its most unforgettable character: the Jewish moneylender Shylock. Shylock experiences humiliation and oppression at the hands of the Venetian Christians, particularly the merchant Antonio. But when Antonio must borrow money from Shylock to help his beloved friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia, Shylock finds his dearest enemy in his power — and we see what harvest hatred reaps. In this course, you'll learn the story of The Merchant of Venice, hear the play's key speeches performed and analyzed by world-class Shakespearean actors and literary scholars, and witness how this comedy plumbs the difficulty and discomfort that shadow our most hostile and our happiest relationships. In Part 1, you'll be guided through a detailed account of the story with commentary by Stephen Greenblatt, John Cogan University Professor of the Humanities at Harvard University. Professor Greenblatt discusses the complicated historical context behind Shakespeare's representation of Venice and of Shylock, and the role Shylock comes to play in Shakespeare's comedy. This summary is told using the language of the play itself, placing key quotations in context to help you understand where these lines come from and what they mean.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/performing-arts

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare单词提示1.disguise 伪装2.pleading 恳求3.scale 天平4.hooray 万岁5.slammed his fist 砸下他的拳头原文CHAPTER FOUR: The TrialWhen the trial began, Portia gave the Duke of Venice a letter.The letter was from Bellario.It said that he could not be Antonio's lawyer because he was sick.Bellario wrote that Balthasar would be Antonio's lawyer instead.Balthasar was actually Portia in disguise.The Duke didn't mind that Balthasar would represent Antonio.He did wonder, however, if Balthasar was experienced enough."He"looked very young.Portia looked around the huge courtroom.Shylock seemed to be enjoying his day in court.Antonio looked at her with begging eyes.Portia then looked over at her husband.Bassanio didn't realize that Balthasar was actually his wife, either.As the trial began, the room grew quiet.Portia spoke to Shylock first."Sir.According to the agreement, you can take a pound of flesh from Antonio. There's no question about that. But I want to remind you of another choice. Of a more noble choice. You could choose to be merciful. You may ask, 'What is mercy?' Well,I'll tell you. Mercy is like the gentle rain. It falls from heaven. It blesses everyone. It blesses the person who gives mercy and the person who takes it. Mercy makes you feel like a king. You have all of the power in the world. You have the power to give Antonio his life. It is only through mercy that you can do this."All of the citizens in the courtroom agreed with Portia.Everyone except for Shylock."I don't care about mercy! I only want justice!" he yelled. "Well, why don't you just allow Antonio to pay you back?""It's too late for that now. I don't want money. I want my pound of flesh. Read the contract. It says that I can take the pound of flesh. And it says that I can take it from the place nearest to his heart.""Antonio,you must get ready to die, then," said Portia.Everyone in the crowd gasped.They couldn't believe what they were hearing."Shylock,"said Portia in a pleading voice, "please, take this money and let me tear up the loan contract."Shylock said, "I will never change my mind. Not for any reason."He began sharpening his long knife.He couldn't wait to cut into Antonio.Portia turned to Antonio."Do you have anything to say before you die?""No,"said Antonio. "I am ready to die."Then he turned to Bassanio."Goodbye,my friend. Don't blame yourself for my death."Bassanio was crying."Oh,Antonio. I would do anything to save your life. But there's nothing I can do.I'm so sorry. You are the best friend in the world.""Enough of this," yelled Shylock. "Let's get on with it. I want my pound of flesh."Portia asked the Duke, "Is the scale ready?"The Duke nodded."Is the doctor here?""What doctor?" asked Shylock."There should be a doctor here. Antonio shouldn't bleed to death."But,of course, Shylock wanted him to bleed to death."The contract says nothing about a doctor.""But surely we need a doctor here. It's the only decent thing to do!""The contract says nothing about a doctor," Shylock repeated."Alright,"said Portia. "A pound of flesh is yours. The law allows it. The court awards it."Shylock was very happy that he could finally kill his enemy.He was very pleased with the young lawyer."You are such a good lawyer," he said. "You understand justice."Shylock picked up his sharp knife.It was bright and shiny.The moneylender had an evil look in his eyes."Come here," he said to Antonio."Just a minute," said Portia. "There is another thing I need to tell you.This contract doesn't give you a drop of blood. If Antonio loses a drop of blood,you will break the law. The City of Venice will take all of your money and land. Do you understand?"Shylock didn't know what to say.Everything had changed.He couldn't possibly get his revenge now.His face turned red with anger.Everyone was very impressed with this young lawyer."Balthasar"used the terms of the contract to save Antonio.There was no mention of blood in the contract.Shylock could not take any blood.Therefore,he couldn't take any flesh, either.The people in the courtroom clapped their hands."Hooray for Balthasar!"Shylock slammed his fist against the table."Well,where's my money, then? If I can't have my pound of flesh, I want my money." "Here it is."Bassanio happily threw him a bag with three thousand ducats inside.Shylock began to walk away."Not so fast." said Portia. "You tried to murder someone. By law, you must give all of your money to the City of Venice. You could also be killed. You are at the mercy of the Duke of Venice. Get down on your hands and knees. Beg him for forgiveness.""No,"said the Duke. "I don't think anyone should have to beg for their life. It isn't right. I must make an important decision, and I must think about it carefully. I want Shylock thrown in jail tonight. Tomorrow I will tell you what his punishment will be."Everyone left the courthouse that afternoon.They walked through the streets talking about the trial.No one could remember a more unusual day.

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare单词提示1.trembled 发抖2.will 遗嘱3.greedy 贪婪4.gem 珠宝5.nasty 肮脏原文CHAPTER THREE: The DebtA few days later, a messenger arrived at Portia and Bassanio's house.Bassanio received the letter and opened it.It read:Dear Bassanio. My ships have all sunk. I am in big trouble. Shylock wants to take a pound of flash from me. Everyone has tried to talk him out of it. Even the Duke of Venice has tried. But no one has had any success. I am going to die. Please come to my trial and execution. I want to see you once more. Come quickly. I don' I have much time. Your friend Antonio.As Bassanio read the note, his face turned white.He had to sit down.His hands trembled.Portia ran to him. "What is it? What's wrong? Please! Answer me!""Oh!My poor friend Antonio! He's going to die! Portia, listen to me carefully. I amnot only a poor man. I am a debtor as well."Bassanio told her all about the money and the pound of flesh.A chill ran through Portia's body.She couldn't believe that a man wanted to cut a pound of flesh from someone."Bassanio,go to your friend right away," she said." You are my husband now. My money is your money. You must pay back Antonio's debt. I'll give you two times the original loan. Go quickly before Antonio is killed."Bassanio put a lot of money in a bag and left for Venice.He found Antonio in prison.When he saw his friend, Antonio ran to him and hugged him.Antonio looked small and weak."My dear friend," said Bassanio. "I'll go to Shylock today and pay back the money. I'm sure he'll take it and then you can go free. After all, he is very greedy. He won't say no to money.""Dear Bassanio," said Antonio. "You are loo kind. But I think it's too late. Shylock wants a pound of flesh from me. According to the loan agreement,that's what I owe him. You won't be able to talk him out of it.""He's never refused money before.""This time it's different. He hates me so much that he wants to kill me. And to make matters worse, Jessica ran away from home.""Jessica?Do you mean Shylock's daughter?""That's right. She married the young man who was living in your parents' house. The Christian boy. She is going to give up her religion and become a Christian. And when she ran away from home, she stole a gem from Shylock, too.""Oh!That's terrible," said Bassanio."He probably thinks that I made her marry the Christian. But I have nothing to do with it. I swear! He's really mad! He cut Jessica out of his will. And, for the past few days, Shylock's been talking about me. He's told everyone that he's going to kill me.""Don't worry about that," said Bassanio. "I'll talk to Shylock. I'll make him change his mind. I'll do whatever I need to."Bassanio went out of the prison and found Shylock."Please,I beg you. Please spare Antonio's life. Please, please release him from prison.Here's six thousand ducats. That's twice the amount we borrowed in the first place."Bassanio begged on his hands and knees."No.I want a pound of flesh. He owes me that.""I'll give you nine thousand ducats. Just let him live!""No.""Name your price. I'll pay you anything.""I want a pound of flesh."Bassanio realized that Shylock would not change his mind.There was only one thing that he could do.He had to go to court.At that time, everyone of Venice was talking about the problem.Everyone felt sorry for Antonio.He had only wanted to help a friend.And everyone hated Shylock.He was such an evil man.More than being evil, however, he was angry.He was angry with Antonio.Antonio had always spoken roughly to him at the Rialto.He had cursed Shylock for being a Jew.He had yelled at him for being a mean and greedy businessman.Shylock was also very angry about his daughter.His whole world was a dark and nasty place.And he had nothing but hatred in his heart for these two Christians, Antonio and Bassanio.A date was set for the trial.It was a very important trial.Even the Duke of Venice was involved.He would be the judge.Meanwhile,in Belmont, Portia heard about the trial.She decided that she had to help poor Antonio.She could not rely on fate to change the course of events.Portia wrote a letter to her cousin, Bellario.He was a well-known lawyer.She asked for his opinion about Antonio's case.She also asked him to lend her the clothes that he wore in court.A few days later, a letter and a box arrived in Belmont.The letter had instructions for defending Antonio.In the box were two sets of clothes that Bellario wore in court.Portia dressed in one set.She made Nerissa wear the other set.Then they left for Venice.Portia and Nerissa went to the Grand Courthouse of Venice.There,they waited for the trial to begin.On the day of trial, it seemed like every Venetian came to the court.Everyone wanted to know what would happen to Antonio.

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare单词提示1.grumbled 发牢骚2.dearly 极高的3.insulted 辱骂4.spat 吐口水，口角5.cheapskate 小气鬼6.gasped 喘气7.swear 发誓原文CHAPTER TWO: The LoanMeanwhile,in Venice, Antonio and Bassanio found Shylock.He was at the Rialto, as usual."Shylock,I have a request for you," said Antonio."I'd like you to loan three thousand ducats to my best friend, Bassanio. I will sign the contract. I'll happily pay you back in a few days. I'll have plenty of money when my ships arrive.""I have an idea," said Bassanio. "Why don't we go out to dinner? We can talk more about this loan. " "I never eat with Christians," grumbled Shylock. "I may lend them money or do business with them. But I don't eat with them. Not ever!""Very well," said Bassanio. "Why don't you just lend me the money, then?You know that Antonio will pay you back."As Shylock listened to Antonio and Bassanio, he became angrier and angrier.How foolish these two men were!They knew how much he hated them.And yet they were asking him for a loan!He was determined to make Antonio pay dearly."Shylock!"yelled Antonio, "Are you going to lend us the money or not? Answer me!"Shylock answered him slowly."Do you remember all of those times that you insulted me in a loud voice that everyone could hear? You once spat on me and called me a dog. And now you want to borrow money from me, a dog!""Look!I'm not asking you a favor. You can charge me any interest you want. I don't mind. My ships will arrive any day now.""Alright,Antonio. I'm willing to lend you the money. I won't even charge you any interest. Just pay me back the loan on time."Antonio couldn't believe his ears."What did you say?""I said you didn't know me. You always call me a cheapskate, but I am not. I will help you. I won't even charge you a single ducat. However, there's something I'm worried about. What if you don't pay me back?""Don't worry, Shylock. I'll pay you back.""Well,I need some kind of a guarantee, don't I? Three thousand ducats is a lot of money. If you don't pay me back on time, I want a pound of flesh. I'll take a pound of flesh from any part of your body."Antonio didn't like what Shylock proposed."No.I'd rather pay you interest if I'm late on the payment.""I'm afraid that's no good," said Shylock as he laughed. "Do you think I'd take money from a fellow moneylender? Besides, this contract is only a joke! Do you think that any lawyer or judge would believe me? Would they really believe that I want a pound of your flesh? You don't have to worry about anything! It's my way of saying the bad feelings of the past between us are finished."Antonio pulled Bassanio aside and spoke to him secretly."I don't want to do business with this man. He's evil. And I know that he'd take the pound of flesh from me if he could. Let's see if somebody else will lend us the money."But Bassanio had other ideas."Who else in Venice can lend me this much money? Besides, this man is crazy. Don't worry about the guarantee. Nobody would make you pay a pound of flesh! Everyone will think he's nuts!"So,Antonio agreed to the conditions of the loan.The three men went to a lawyer and signed an agreement.A strange smile came over Shylock's face.In fact, Shylock wanted to take a pound of flesh from Antonio.He'd hated Antonio for so long.And he lost a lot of money because of this generous moneylender.Bassanio took the money that Antonio had borrowed although he had a bad feeling about the loan contract.He bought many gifts and clothes that he needed to propose to Portia.He then loaded the gifts into a carriage.He and his servant, Gratiano, went to Portia's house with the carriage.When Bassanio arrived, Portia was delighted.She had hoped that he would return for her.She was in love with him."Portia,I'm so happy to see you again," said Bassanio."But I have something awful to tell you. I'm broke. I have no money.""Bassanio!Don't worry about that! I have all of the money we need. Money means nothing tome. The only thing you have to worry about is choosing the right box. Then, we can live happily ever after."Portia told Bassanio about her father's contract."Alright.I'll go choose the box now."Portia started to worry.What if he chose the wrong box?"Don't choose today. I have a bad feeling. I want you to wait.""Wait!But the sooner I choose, the sooner I can marry you. I can't wait any longer.""Then let me hire a musician. Maybe the music will help you think more clearly."A little while later, a musician came.He began to play soothing music.Bassanio slowly walked over to the golden chest.He looked at it carefully."This can't be it," he said to himself. "It's too obvious. Everyone would choose the golden one first. I think Portia's father wanted to separate the wise men from the fools."Then,he walked over to the silver chest. "If men didn't choose the golden chest, then they would choose this one. That's obvious, as well."Bassanio's eyes settled on the lead chest."This is the least obvious choice. I don't think anyone else would choose this one."He opened the box.He gasped.He couldn't believe his eyes!Int he box was a small picture of Portia.Bassanio could now marry her!He was so happy that he couldn't even speak.Portia put her arms around him and said, "Oh, Bassanio! I'm the luckiest woman in the world. Yesterday, I was just a girl with a lot of money. Today, I'll be a wife. Please, take this ring and show me you will accept my proposal. Put it on and promise me that you'll never take it off.""I am lucky, too," said Bassanio. "Yesterday, I was poor and lonely. Today,I will be married to the most beautiful woman in the world. I promise that I'll wear this ring forever. Until I die! I swear!"It was a very happy moment.Gratiano felt that it was a good time to ask Bassanio something."Since you're getting married, I'd like to get married, too.""Well,that's wonderful," said Bassanio. "But who are you going to marry?""I want to marry Nerissa."Bassanio and Portia were very surprised."I didn't know you wanted to get married, Nerissa," cried Portia. "This is a great day!"That evening the couples got married.Bassanio and Gratiano wore golden rings that they promised never to take off.They were the happiest men in the world.

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare单词提示1.merchants 商人2.lead 铅原文CHAPTER ONE: The MoneylendersI have a story to tell.It is a story of love and hatred.A story of giving and taking.A story of laughter and tears.This story was told a longtime ago.But it still has as much meaning today as it did then.It happened in a city called Venice in Italy.This beautiful city rests like a crown jewel on the Adriatic Sea.There lived a moneylender named Shylock in Venice.He earned a lot by lending money to merchants.Many people hated Shylock.Some people hated him because he forced merchants to repay him in terrible ways.Others hated him simply because he was Jew.Of all the merchants who lived in Venice, one hated Shylock more than the others.His name was Antonio.Thiswas because Antonio was a very generous moneylender.Helent money to people in trouble and often didn't charge them interest.Shylockhated Antonio as well.Shylock lost a lot of business because of Antonio's generosity.More importantly, Shylock hated Antonio because he was a Christian.And Antonio hated Shylock because he was a Jewish.In those days, Jews and Christians didn't like each other.They couldn't agree about anything.They couldn't understand each other's religion or culture.Antonio and Shylock often ran into each other at the Rialto.The Rialto was the business center of Venice.When the two met, they would have arguments.Antonio would often yell at Shylock for the heartless way of doing business.Shylock often thought about ways to get even with Antonio.Almost everyone in Venice really liked Antonio.They felt that he was kind and honest.The merchants especially admired him.They knew that he would help them when they were in hard times.Antonio's best friend was a young man named Bassanio.Bassanio's family was very rich.His parents had given him money, but Bassanio had spent it all.He had wasted his money on wine and good food.He had traveled and he had had fun.And,of course, he ended up without any money.This was very common for young men during that time.In the past, Antonio had helped him in many ways.In fact, he already owed Antonio lots of money.Antonio never said "no" to Bassanio.It seemed Antonio was happy to share his money with his friends.One day, Bassanio came to Antonio for another loan."Antonio!I have great news! I've fallen in love with someone! Her name is Portia. She's the most beautiful woman in the world! And not only that, she's rich, too. Her father passed away recently, and she's going to inherit lots of money!""That's wonderful news, Bassanio," said Antonio."It sounds like she is a wonderful woman, but does she love you as much as you love her?""Of course, she does. When she looks at me, her eyes are full of love and respect.Listen. I want to buy some gifts for her. The only problem is that I don't have any money right now. I know I owe you a lot of money, but can I borrow a little more? I promise I'll pay you back.""Bassanio!You know that my money is your money. I'd gladly lend it to you anytime. The only problem is that I don't have any money right now. I've spent all of my money on merchandise. I can't help you. I'm sorry.""What should I do?" asked Bassanio."She'll never marry me unless I give her some gifts.""Don't worry," said Antonio. "I know what you can do. You can borrow money from a moneylender named Shylock. He always has money on hand. He'll certainly lend you money if I sign a loan agreement. And the ships will come in any day now. I'll make lots of money when my merchandise arrives. I'll pay him back then.""Thanks,Antonio. You really are a great friend!"While Bassanio and Antonio were out to find Shylock, Portia was facing her own problems.Portia's father had arranged conditions of her marriage before he died.He didn't trust Portia's judgment.He felt that she would choose an unsuitable person to marry.So,before he died, he had put three chests in a room.One chest was made of gold, one of silver and one of lead.In one of these chests was a small picture of Portia.If a suitor chose the right box, he would find the picture.That meant that he could propose to Portia.Portia's father believed that the best husband would know which box to choose.If he found the wrong box, he would have to leave the house right away.He wouldn't be allowed to marry Portia.In addition, he wouldn't be able to marry anyone or have a girlfriend for the restof his life.Every suitor had to sign a contract agreeing to these conditions.It was a big risk for them.But Portia's father felt that his daughter was worth the risk.Portia lived in a small town called "Belmont."She had many men visit her house.They all wanted to marry her because she was rich and beautiful.She was tired of having these strange men come to her house.She was also unhappy that her father didn't trust her judgment.Portia often talked to her servant, Nerissa, about her problems.Nerissa was more of a friend than a servant."Why couldn't my father just trust me?" she asked Nerissa one day."Your father was right," said Nerissa. "There are so many badmen out there.They just want to marry you for your money.""But the men who come here are so boring. They have bad manners, and they are vain. Some of them drink too much wine. Some of them even smoke! Ah! I'm so sick of these guys!"Portia was a very independent person.She was capable of making decisions for herself.She also believed that she was smarter than most men.Portia was sad.She thought that she would have to marry a boring, stupid man with bad habits."Not one of these guys is decent. What should I do?""Do you remember the man from Venice?" asked Nerissa.Portia's eyes sparkled."Yes.I remember him. Bassanio. How could I forget? He was so much better than all of the other men who came here. He was handsome and gentle. He was charming, kind,and intelligent. But it's hopeless! He'll never sign my father's contract. I'ma woman who can't even choose her own husband. I'm so unlucky!"Another servant then entered the room."Madam,a message has arrived from the Prince of Morocco. He will be arriving tomorrow.""Great!Another unsuitable suitor! I wonder what problems this one will have."

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare audiobook. William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice was probably written between 1596 and 1598, and was printed with the comedies in the First Folio of 1623. Bassanio, an impoverished gentleman, uses the credit of his friend, the merchant Antonio, to borrow money from a wealthy Jew, Shylock. Antonio pledges to pay Shylock a pound of flesh if he defaults on the loan, which Bassanio will use to woo a rich heiress, Portia. A subplot concerns the elopement of Shylock's daughter Jessica with a Christian, Bassanio's friend Lorenzo. In its focus on love and marriage, the play shares certain concerns with Shakespeare's other comedies. Yet its depiction of the tensions between Jews and Christians in early modern Venice - and its highly dramatic trial scene in Act 4 - create darker currents in the play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bio: Bassanio Peters is an innovative business development and sales leader with over 15 years of experience strategizing and executing in the engineering & manufacturing industry. A highly organized, analytical, and solutions-oriented individual with a proven track record of delivering results for large, cross-functional initiatives. These programs range from business development, enterprise sales, go-to-market strategy, marketing + sales alignment, channel partnerships, product management, sales leadership, video production, podcasting, webinars, and B2B SAAS marketplaces.Connect withhttps://a2d.app/nasa/! Website: https://a2d.app/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bassaniopeters/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Assist2DevelopFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/assist2develop/Case Study: https://a2d.app/nasa/ 

Welcome back dear listener!5 Star Tossers grudgingly presents: Shakespeare's 1596 play The Merchant of Venice! And boy do the grudges flow in this one: Marx, Jew, Woman, Lacan... even Peggy Kamuf and Beyoncé were pretty miffed by the end there. Capitalism is of course (grudgingly) on the table, since both place and time are almost unanimously hailed as the cradle of global capitalism. But Christianity too, insofar as the play deals in the lives, loves, hatreds and pains of those that lived-out these realities in the context of Renaissance Europe (that just recently discovered Protestantism). The Jew -- by a necessity not of his making -- occupies an important structural support for the entire edifice as a money lender for expensive,  trust-unto-God's-mercy Capitalist ventures that involve Europe's colonial plundering of the rest of the world. The need for usury, for someone to bear the actual burden of risk, is prevalent, but no less "spiritually" reviled for it; perhaps even more.As you can see (notwithstanding Andrew's totally phoning-in the summary) this one was less dumb than the  last one!(you should really ask yourselves who is writing these blurbs at this point)..Jake shows how Shakespeare, in his subtle brilliance, calls upon the agency of the merchant and muses about the spirit of mercy, and how -- not coincidentally, if near-obliviously -- the two words come from a single etymological source. Alicia for her part spies a pervert in Shylock's insistence on the Letter of the Law (refusing the fantasy of "mercantile mercy"). Sagi wants to ossify everything, as per usual, in Jewish Law, and foreground how Christianity is only able to sustain its fantasy through foreclosing upon it, a denial of real-world stakes (and suffering) that underwrites Shylock's insistence on the flesh. We all agreed that the flesh in this case represents the real, a remainder of the  Christian-Capitalist "mercy-fantasy" that sticks in its throat ; something irreversible, that, unlike money, cannot be redeemed or reconciled.Put your flesh where your mouth is, mothafucka'! Then you'll see how easy you had it when it was just "money"...There were many more strands that our attentive listener can pull on, like the place and role of women in the play (and in masculine structures of property and power, like Dowry and Marriage); the use of "fair" and its white-Christian "implications" (or, as Sagi puts it, an axiom), where the Jew's demand for fairness is never as "fair" (or as felicitous) as the Christian man's; or the vagaries of Christian "fraternity," as the love between Antonio and Bassanio is shown -- again with subtle brilliance -- to be the strongest love in the play (and the world it takes place in). And there's also the origin story for this podcast, and our podcast in general...So we hope you forgive the length of this one which is almost 2 hours long.Stars that were tossed include: Marx Grudge; Beast and Sovereign; Pervs 'R Us; and of course WWJD. Plus tard, Lyotard...

An extended episode to close our Spring 2022 series, enacting the story of Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice', including the signing of the life-threatening Bond, and the famous Court scene.

This is the final section of the play right to the end. As Bassanio, Gratiano, and Antonio all return home after the trial with Shylock, Portia and Nerissa decide to play one final trick on their partners. And it's important to remember this is actually the first time Antonio—who is such close friends with Bassanio—meets Portia (as herself, not the disguised lawyer). DIRECTOR: Brendon Fox DRAMATURG: Philippa Kelly BASSANIO: Marcelo Tubert PORTIA: Amber Scales NERISSA: Aubrey Saverino ANTONIO: Ross Hellwig GRATIANO: Sara Mountjoy-Pepka Fantastic work in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice from May 2021. After only a few weeks of work, the cast and director continue to work on and discuss the process. Part of The Rehearsal Room series. Prefer to watch the session? Find it here on YouTube! -- Get your copy of "10 Ways to Stop Worrying and Start Working!" See additional content on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

In the final of three episodes on Shakespeare we ask if The Merchant of Venice really fits the comedy mould. Was the Bard an anti-Semite? What did he want us to make of Antonio and Bassanio's bromance? And did Portia really walk her quality of mercy talk?Content Warning: Discussion of antisemitism.

The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare's most gripping and challenging plays. Labeled as a comedy in Shakespeare's First Folio, today it resonates as tragedy as well, thanks to its most unforgettable character: the Jewish moneylender Shylock. Shylock experiences humiliation and oppression at the hands of the Venetian Christians, particularly the merchant Antonio. But when Antonio must borrow money from Shylock to help his beloved friend Bassanio woo the wealthy Portia, Shylock finds his dearest enemy in his power — and we see what harvest hatred reaps. In this course, you'll learn the story of The Merchant of Venice, hear the play's key speeches performed and analyzed by world-class Shakespearean actors and literary scholars, and witness how this comedy plumbs the difficulty and discomfort that shadow our most hostile and our happiest relationships.  In Part 1, you'll be guided through a detailed account of the story with commentary by Stephen Greenblatt, John Cogan University Professor of the Humanities at Harvard University. Professor Greenblatt discusses the complicated historical context behind Shakespeare's representation of Venice and of Shylock, and the role Shylock comes to play in Shakespeare's comedy. This summary is told using the language of the play itself, placing key quotations in context to help you understand where these lines come from and what they mean. 

In Part 3, Professor Stephen Greenblatt offers close-readings of some of the play's most significant scenes. You'll get an in-depth look at the powerful relationship between Antonio and Bassanio, the climactic confrontation between Antonio and Shylock in the court, and the hard-edged poignancy of the play's most famous speech: “Hath not a Jew eyes?” Speeches and performers: Antonio, 1.1, “I pray you, good Bassanio, let me know it …” (Scott Ripley) Shylock, 3.1, “He hath disgraced me …” (Ray Dooley) Portia, Antonio, and Shylock, 4.1, “Tarry a little …” (Katy Stephens)

Greetings, Moon Minnjas!! What a fun episode we have for you today!! We have a special guest join us today! Jason, our CFO, joins Jessie for an in-depth, one-on-one conversation traversing Shakespeare's The Merchant in Venice! Jason played Gratiano, a friend to Bassanio, he is Shylock's most vocal and insulting critic during the trial. They talked about how Shakespeare, as a playwright, allowed just enough structure into his features to allow for true creative flow for the actors participating in his plays. Also, one of the many reasons why his work is still produced over 500 years after it was written. Jess and Jason dig into why The Merchant of Venice is such a great play with strong female characters. Also, why blind revenge will blind you to a favorable outcome! This conversation was a great lead-in to an exciting chat between Mary and Jessie, 'two strong female entrepreneurs,' speaking all about becoming merchants at The Chesterton European Market, in Chesterton, IN, this coming season. We chat about the lovely items we are creating, we give you a sneak-peak into what we are making, and how we are feeling getting ready for our new endeavor, The Chesterton European Market. The market is a great stop for tourists visiting the Indiana Dunes this summer. We hope to see you if you can make it out to enjoy the artisanal delights this beautiful beach town has to offer!! Book reference: The Art of the Impossible by Steven Kotler Contact us at: apostrophesoul@gmail.com Visit our Etsy Shop! http://apostrophesoul.etsy.com Check out our website: www.apostrophesoulradio.wordpress.com Follow us: Instagram: @apostrophe_soul Facebook: Apostrophe Soul --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The 2020 NBA Playoffs are finally here and I got you covered. In this episode I sit down with first time guest Bassanio and returning guest Malick in which we provide our predictions for this years NBA Playoffs. So make sure you sit back, relax, and enjoy. For more, follow Sports State Of Mind on iTunes, Spotify (Sports State Of Mind), Twitter (SSMPodcast), or leave a voicemail to talk your shit at 267-282-1038

As our heroes head towards the forest island of Arden, we take a look back at the past of one in particular, Uthoian Darksbane, and how he came to be acquanted with the magical isle. Join us as we experience Yu's childhood, diving into his relationship with the Orobek siblings, Portia and Bassanio, and how he happened to screw everything up, even at such a young age. Par for the course honestly.  Get ready folks, it's about to get real Bridge-To-Terabithia-y in here. DM: Kristen Ippolito Players: Patrick Flood with a guest appearance by a sense of childhood whimsy that slowly gives way to a creeping dread.   Theme Song is "Fall" by Ross Bugden Background Music by Sword Coast Soundscapes Cover Art by Vincent Marcellino

Will is a graduate from the BFA Acting program at the University of Windsor. Will has trained at the Moscow Art Theatre School, and completed workshops with R.A.D.A., the Stratford Festival, and the S.I.T.I. Company from New York. He is also certified teacher of the Michael Chekhov Acting Technique (GLMCC).Selected Credits Include: Albert Einstein in Picasso at the Lapin Agile (Seven Siblings), Victor Frankenstein in Frankenstein (Echo Productions), Aladdin in Aladdin (Globus Theatre), Bernardo/Gravedigger/Player Queen in Hamlet (Unit 102 Actors Co), Sebastian in Twelfth Night (Hart House), Valere in Tartuffe, Constantine in The Seagull, Alfred David in Welfarewell (University Players), Demetrius in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bassanio in The Merchant of Venice, and David/Timmy from Lion in the Streets (U.Windsor). Will is passionate about cultivating and producing the development of Fantastic Realism, while educating performers with the ideals of Michael Chekhov.http://www.willking.ca/ Twitter: @WillKingActor Instagram: willkingsSeven Siblings Theatrehttp://www.sevensiblingstheatre.ca/ Twitter: @SevenSiblingsCo Instagram: sevensiblingstheatre Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sevensiblingstheatreco/ Indiegogo Campaign: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/future-theatre-festival/Stageworthy:http://www.stageworthypodcast.com Twitter @stageworthyPod Facebook: http://facebook.com/stageworthyPod

On Episode 13, Nick talks with Colin Allen, Provost Professor of Cognitive Science and of History & Philosophy of Science & Medicine at Indiana University Bloomington, about playing the role of Bassanio in The Merchant of Venice, major differences between English and U.S. degree programs, going beyond the walls of the UCLA Department of Philosophy to study linguistics, neuroscience, and computer science, connecting his interests in the philosophy of language with cognitive ethology, and his past, present, and future projects as a scientifically-engaged philosopher.Timestamps: 0:15 - Hello and welcome 03:23 - Colin

Join Allison and Beverlee as they discuss true bromances and distrust of outsiders along with the lovable-scamp Bassanio in The Mercahnt of Venice! Find more Kevin Anderson at kevinanderson.com

A Racist Play, A New InterpretationOriental Art Center, Third night, seats all sold outfriend was excited and insisted that we go, cos the cast strong!Shakespeare's Globeuninterested: it's a story we learned at school, greedy and merciless merchant. merchant A shockingly different from what I thought i knewthe production excellent: costume authentic/fabulous, brown/dark/ metallic gold, not to my liking, but true to history; when Bassanio met the jailed Antonio, they were appraoching each other, music was heavy with beats, abruptly paused and stage darkened! intermission!!! so dramatic! Enunciation!!reading lines! emotion! first 10 min, masquerade: first started from Venice beginning: Shylock was spat on, mocked, humiliated publicly Jew, Antonio arrogant, insulted Shylock even when requesting a loanan outcast, most resented, for what reason? Mercenary? he charges interest? he's rich? he's a pagan! he's a Jew instead of a Christian!he insisted that he get his forfeiture, a pound of flesh, not twice the loan, others even the duke, the lawyer appealed to him to have the money. He is the only one who respected the contract, the bond.Antonio wanted to be executed, a martyr, so will be worshipedthe layer played with the word, a pound of flesh, no blood! a mockery of the justice system! and the trade of lawyers: sophistry, eloquencein the end, his fortune being taken away, he was forcefully converted into Christian while other men ans women were merrily playing melodrama with trivial nonsenseincongruous, jarring, dichotomy: merry Christians, miserable Jews caused discomfort in mei was shocked and disgusted: outright racism2.completely different from our teaching at middle schoolwhile leaving the theater, pure prosecution!who is the merchant of Venice?type character: a evil Jew as the villainShakespeare instilled loads of sympathy into Jewish charactersanti-Semitic anti-semitism Bassanio: what is his job? gentry pursuing fortune by marriageShylock: work!Music tribute to Jolene (The Voice Performance) -Brendan Fletcher. Download it on iTunes.com or nbc.com/voice

A Racist Play, A New InterpretationOriental Art Center, Third night, seats all sold outfriend was excited and insisted that we go, cos the cast strong!Shakespeare’s Globeuninterested: it’s a story we learned at school, greedy and merciless merchant. merchant A shockingly different from what I thought i knewthe production excellent: costume authentic/fabulous, brown/dark/ metallic gold, not to my liking, but true to history; when Bassanio met the jailed Antonio, they were appraoching each other, music was heavy with beats, abruptly paused and stage darkened! intermission!!! so dramatic! Enunciation!!reading lines! emotion! first 10 min, masquerade: first started from Venice beginning: Shylock was spat on, mocked, humiliated publicly Jew, Antonio arrogant, insulted Shylock even when requesting a loanan outcast, most resented, for what reason? Mercenary? he charges interest? he’s rich? he’s a pagan! he’s a Jew instead of a Christian!he insisted that he get his forfeiture, a pound of flesh, not twice the loan, others even the duke, the lawyer appealed to him to have the money. He is the only one who respected the contract, the bond.Antonio wanted to be executed, a martyr, so will be worshipedthe layer played with the word, a pound of flesh, no blood! a mockery of the justice system! and the trade of lawyers: sophistry, eloquencein the end, his fortune being taken away, he was forcefully converted into Christian while other men ans women were merrily playing melodrama with trivial nonsenseincongruous, jarring, dichotomy: merry Christians, miserable Jews caused discomfort in mei was shocked and disgusted: outright racism2.completely different from our teaching at middle schoolwhile leaving the theater, pure prosecution!who is the merchant of Venice?type character: a evil Jew as the villainShakespeare instilled loads of sympathy into Jewish charactersanti-Semitic anti-semitism Bassanio: what is his job? gentry pursuing fortune by marriageShylock: work!Music tribute to Jolene (The Voice Performance) -Brendan Fletcher. Download it on iTunes.com or nbc.com/voice

The Merchant of Venice is one of William Shakespeare's best-known plays, written sometime between 1596 and 1598. Although it is sometimes classified as a comedy and shares certain aspects with the other romantic comedies, it is perhaps more remembered for its dramatic scenes (particularly the trial scene) and is best known for its portrayal of the Jew Shylock, which has raised questions of anti-semitism. In chapter one, scene one, Antonio is overtaken with an unexplained sadness, but Solanio has a theory why he is saddened. Antonio, having extended himself financially, cannot fulfill the request of Bassanio.

JBN sits down with actor/producer Bill Coyne (billcoyneonlinecom). Off-Broadway: THE BRIGHTNESS OF HEAVEN at The Cherry Lane, GREED: A Musical For Our Times at New World Stages, LI'L ABNER, FADE OUT/FADE IN. Bassanio in THE MERCHANT OF VENICE with The Shakespeare Forum. Other NYC: Soho Playhouse, NYMF, Ars Nova. Bill created the role of Supernova in Superhero Celebrity Rehab, 2012 Best of DC Capital Fringe. Recent workshops include: BE MORE CHILL and ANNIE GOLDEN, BOUNTY HUNTER YO! by Joe Iconis for Two River Theatre and Cap21, I SPY A SPY by SooHee Youn and Jamie Jackson at The Playroom. Bill is an actor-vist and producer of MuseMatch, a not-for-profit concert series that has created 45 collaborations and raised thousands of dollars for charity. Song Presentation: "Strong, Silent Type" from THE SONGS OF JOEL B. NEW, VOLUME I (now available on Noisetrade). Recorded live on January 17th, 2015 at TruVoice Studios NYC.