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1. 1.

   Read these famous lines by William Shakespeare.

   • What's in a name? A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.
   • All that glitters is not gold.
   • All the world' a stage, And all the men and women merely players.
   • Cowards die many times before their deaths; the valiant never taste of death but once.

   Think - 

   1. Is there anything special about his style of writing?
   2. Do these lines make you think and perhaps agree?
2. 2.

   What was the case being tried before the court?

3. 3.

   Which lawyer was supposed to have come to the court? Who finally appeared?

4. 4.

   How did Portia try to make Shylock act kindly? Was Shylock willing to show kindness?

5. 5.

   How did Bassanio attempt to save Antonio?

6. 6.

   How did Antonio say goodbye to Bassanio?