This PowerPoint lesson introduces the class to the play and the opening exchanges of Act 1 scene 1, touching on the setting of Venice as a centre of trade, on the situation of the Jews within the city and contextualising the business acumen and friendship of Antonio. The class are also guided through their first attempts at understanding Shakespearian dialogue as well as considering the freighted language of finance/credit/ the body that establishes the themes of the dramatic heart of the play. 26 slides. Suitable for AQA, Edexcel and OCR GCSE classes.
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