Did you have an image in your head of Portia and Nerissa when you read the extract?
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Costume and jewellery Hairstyles and make-up Facial expressions or gestures
One other comparison or contrast that you notice
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If you were the film or stage director, what quality or appearance would you look for in the actresses you would choose to play Portia and Nerissa? Give reasons based on what you know about the play and what you read in the scene.
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Here they are in the 2014 ‘Las Vegas’ production. Portia is the blonde, glamorous prize in a TV gameshow.
Here they are in a 2004 film.
Compare and contrast the two photos using the three headings below. Add one more comparison or contrast that you notice.
