Basic introduction
Qr:
Q stands for a quote- a quote from the text
R stands for rhetorical Question- A question that is not meant to have an answer
TAKO:
T- Title 'The Merchant of Venice'
A-Auther, William Shakespeare
K- Key Argument, Use words from the question/ what are you arguing- A key moment that shocked was when Antonio agreed to pay a pound of his flesh to shylock if he didn't repay his bond the reader.
O- Outline- When you tell the reader the three things in your argument.
Red: He was willing to die for money for Bassanio
White: Shylock and Antonio hate each other
Blue: Shylock does not show mercy
"If you wrong us, we shell not revenge?". (Shakespeare-Shylock) Have you ever wanted to seek revenge?. In Williams Shakespeare 'The Merchant of Venice' a key moment that shocked the reader was when Antonio agreed to forfeit the bond a pound of flesh to shylock if he didn't repay his bond. This moment was shocking, outrages and fascinating. this moment was important to this text as a whole because shylock and Antonio didn't like each other but still agreed on the bond, Antonio was willing to risk his life for Bassanio, and Shylock did not show mercy in claiming his bond.
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P: Point- The moment when Antonio agreed to the bond was shocking because of shylock and Antonio didn't get along.
E: Evidence- Antonio was a Merchant And Shylock Made a living by lending people money with interest. While Shylock charged interest, Antonio lent money without interest and scorned Sylock was doing so. He also spat and called him a "cut-throat dog".
E: Explain( how the evidence proves the point)- Therefore, the reader is shocked to discover Antonio and Shylock can come to an agreement about money lending. It is also shocking because when Shylock calls Antonio out for the way he treats him, Antonio tells Shylock that he will spit on him and calls him a dog again. This treatment is not usual between people who make agreements
L: Link( Link back to my key argument)- With this treatment like this from Antonio towards Shylock, And to promise to be just as cruel in the future it is Shocking that they both agreed to the bond.
Paragraph 2
P: The reader knew that Antonio and Bassanio were best friends but the reader was shocked when Antonio said he will risk his life to die for friendship and so that Bassanio can get a wife.
E: When They settled the bond he went to shylock to get the money because he didn't have the money at the moment they make a deal about the bond, Antonio was risking his vessels so he can pay off the bond and if he will lose a pound of flesh and with die. He thought it would be a good idea to give him the money so he can find the love of him life.
E: The reader knew that Antonio was being serious and he is a great friend because whenever Bassanio said "no don't do it that is a bad idea" Antonio said something along the lines like "I don't care I want you to be happy with Portia"
L:
P: Point- The moment when Antonio agreed to the bond was shocking because of shylock and Antonio didn't get along.
E: Evidence- Antonio was a Merchant And Shylock Made a living by lending people money with interest. While Shylock charged interest, Antonio lent money without interest and scorned Sylock was doing so. He also spat and called him a "cut-throat dog".
E: Explain( how the evidence proves the point)- Therefore, the reader is shocked to discover Antonio and Shylock can come to an agreement about money lending. It is also shocking because when Shylock calls Antonio out for the way he treats him, Antonio tells Shylock that he will spit on him and calls him a dog again. This treatment is not usual between people who make agreements
L: Link( Link back to my key argument)- With this treatment like this from Antonio towards Shylock, And to promise to be just as cruel in the future it is Shocking that they both agreed to the bond.
Paragraph 2
P: The reader knew that Antonio and Bassanio were best friends but the reader was shocked when Antonio said he will risk his life to die for friendship and so that Bassanio can get a wife.
E: When They settled the bond he went to shylock to get the money because he didn't have the money at the moment they make a deal about the bond, Antonio was risking his vessels so he can pay off the bond and if he will lose a pound of flesh and with die. He thought it would be a good idea to give him the money so he can find the love of him life.
E: The reader knew that Antonio was being serious and he is a great friend because whenever Bassanio said "no don't do it that is a bad idea" Antonio said something along the lines like "I don't care I want you to be happy with Portia"
L:
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