ENG303 ENG/303 ENG 303 WEEK 2 DISCUSSION 2/DQ 2 MONEY IN THE MERCHANT OF VENICE ((LATEST))
ENG303 ENG/303 ENG 303 Week 2 Discussion 2/DQ 2 Money in The Merchant of Venice ((latest))
In Shakespeare’s time, Venice was known as a city of trade and law. This is exemplified by the main characters who cannot conceive of moral values, such as justice, mercy, and love, in anything other than commercial terms. In The Merchant of Venice, Venice contrasts with the world of Belmont, depicted as a place of easy wealth and peace. As a result, words mean different things in Venice than they do in Belmont. With this in mind, in this discussion you will examine how four particular words fortune, interest, engaged, and bond are perceived differently through the lens of someone from Venice versus someone from Belmont.
Based on the first letter of your last name, complete the following:
Based on the first letter of your last name, complete the following:
Last Name A-M: Topic A
You will take on the perspective sympathetic to the culture of Venice. Using the concordances listed below, search for the terms: fortune, interest, engaged, and bond. Define all of the terms using at least two quotations from the play for each. Conclude your post by summarizing how these definitions combine to form your overall point of view as a Venetian. In the subject line of your initial post, include the word Venetian to indicate your perspective.
Last Name N-Z: Topic B
You will take on the perspective sympathetic to the culture of Belmont. Using the concordances listed below, search for the terms: fortune, interest, engaged, and bond. Define all of the terms using at least two quotations from the play for each. Conclude your post by summarizing how these definitions combine to form your overall point of view as someone from Belmont. In the subject line of your initial post, include the word Belmont to indicate your perspective.
Shakespearean Concordances (use these to search for the terms above):
Alternative Shakespearean Concordance for students in need of assistive technologies:
If you require any further assistance in the completion of this assignment, please contact your instructor.
Respond to at least two of your classmates posts by Day 7. Review all of your classmates posts and respond to at least two classmates who have adopted a point of view different from your own. In other words, students assigned Venice should respond to those assigned Belmont and vice versa. Your responses, which should be 125 words each, should specify how your point of view differs (or is similar to) that of your classmates.
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