GOLD

SILVER

LEAD

“Who chooseth me, shall _____________________

____________________”.

“Who chooseth me, shall ____________________

_____________________”.

“Who chooseth me, shall _____________________

__________”.

 Chosen by

_____________________ because he says

_________________________

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Chosen by

_____________________ because he says

_________________________

_________________________

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Chosen by

_____________________ because he says

_________________________

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Not chosen by Arragon because he says gold is (2:9:24-31)_______________

________________________

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Not chosen by Bassanio because

_________________________

_________________________

Not chosen by Morocco because (Act 2:7:23)

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________

Not chosen by  Bassanio because he says silver is a _______________________

_________________________

Not chosen by Morocco because he doesn’t want to risk all for something so worthless and ‘threatening’.  (“This casket threatens:  men that hazard all / do it in hope of fair advantages.)

Not chosen by Arragon because he says the lead casket “shall look fairer ere I give or hazard”.  ‘Base” (low-ranking) lead is not worth risking anything for.

DRAW:  Inside the casket there is a “_____________”

DRAW:  Inside the casket there is a “portrait of a blinking idiot” (a fool’s head). 

DRAW:  Inside the casket there is ‘fair Portia’s ____________’

And the words:

“All that glisters is not gold…many a man his life hath sold / But to my outside to behold.  Gilded tombs do worms infold... Fare you well your suit is cold.” (2:8:65-73)

And the words:

“Some there be that shadows kiss; / Such have but a shadow’s bliss.  …Take what wife you will to bed, I will ever be your head.”  (2:9:65-70)

And the words:

“You that choose not by the view, / Chance as fair, and choose as true.  Turn to where you lady is, / And claim her with a loving kiss.” (3:2:131-138)

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This means:

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