1. Explain the three conditions of the oath that each suitor must swear. 2. Why does the Prince of Arragon reject (a) the lead casket and (b) the gold casket? 3. What is the Prince of Arragon’s main reason for choosing the silver casket? 4. How does he react to what he finds inside the silver casket? 5. At the end of the scene, what news does the servant bring?
B. CREATING Interior Monologue
What is an interior monologue? An interior monologue is a piece of writing expressing a character’s inner thoughts.
Write an interior monologue (in modern English) for Portia. Record her private thoughts as this scene unfolds. The interior monologue should be approximately 150 words.
C. REFLECTING
1. Reflecting on the Caskets Turn to page 30 of your portfolio to record your response to the Prince of Arragon choosing the silver casket.
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2. Character File Turn to page 94 of your portfolio to write a brief note about how Portia comes across in this scene. Use a quote if possible.
