Writing Assignments

The Merchant of Venice

Act One

Write the conversation Portia may have had with her late father about the casket “test.” He should explain why the test is necessary and she should explain why she should be able to make her own decisions. 1 page minimum

Act Two

You are Jessica. Write a letter to your father explaining why you have run off with Lorenzo.

Act Three

Proverb – A proverb is a short popular saying that expresses some useful thought. For example: All that glitters is not gold. Using the provided web sites or other sources, select a proverb(or quote) for Shylock and explain your choice.

Quote and Proverb web sites:

http://www.quotationspage.com/

http://www.quoteland.com/

http://creativequotations.com/

Act Four

Shylock feels as though his life is over. Imagine that he does indeed die. Now, write his epitaph.

Act Five

All 3 couples have found love. Choose one man and one woman (a couple) and write a love poem to that person’s loved one.