E D221 Prelims P E B R I S (1)

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Act 3 Scene 2

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Bassanio went to Portia’s kingdom to ask her hand in marriage

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Portia told him what happened to others who tried and its consequence

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Bassanio should choose the casket which contains Portia’s picture and letter

There are 3 caskets that you have to choose from. If you were Bassanio, which casket would you choose?

“ A l l t h a t g l i t t e r s i s n o t g o ld ”

You can’t always judge a book by its cover. People are often tricked by false appearances. Appearances are often deceiving, and human desire (for wealth, sex, what have you) can be dangerous.

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" W h o c h o o s e t h m e s h a l l g e t a s m u c h a s h e d e s e r v e s . " whoever chooses the silver casket is a fool who'll get what he deserves (a picture of another fool). TRY

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O P E N M E !

" W h o c h o o s e t h m e m u s t g iv e a n d h a z a r d a l l h e h a t h “t h e le a d c h e s t , w h ic h is m a d e o f a v e r y h u m b le m e t a l , s e e m s t o s y m b o l iz e in n e r b e a u t y a n d m o d e s t y

“You who don’t judge by looks alone,Have better luck, and make the right choice.

Since this prize is yours,Be happy with it, and don’t look for a new one.

If you’re happy with what you’ve wonAnd accept this prize as your blissful destiny,

Then turn to where your lady is,And claim her with a loving kiss.”

Let’s remember!

Our decisions show or reveal who we are as a person, our character, and view of things.