The Merchant of Venice Drama Terms

Gratiano and Launcelot are examples of this.

Portia warns Bassanio not to part with this new ring.

To the audience, Bassanio swears he did not lose the ring from Portia.

A characters traits bring about his or her downfall.

Jessica and Lorenzo's reenactment of the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses.

Portia showing up at the trial disguised as the lawyer Balthasar.

Two characters whose traits completely contradict each other

The Prince of Morocco gave this in front of the caskets in order to make his decision.

The reference to the Greek gods and goddesses as well as Biblical stories and characters

Shylock is is driven to out Antonio to death because of his hatred for him.