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  1. May 2015
    1. One drop of Christian blood, thy lands and goods Are, by the laws of Venice, confiscate Unto the state of Venice

      She is granting him his wish, but she is making it impossible.

    2. Gratiano. I have a wife, whom, I protest, I love: 2235 I would she were in heaven, so she could Entreat some power to change this currish Jew.

      COMPREHENSION QUESTION

    3. I crave the law, The penalty and forfeit of my bond.

      He will not accept Portia's belief of mercy being above all qualities. Shylock seeks revenge

    4. for thy desires Are wolvish, bloody, starved and ravenous.

      Comparing Shylock to a dog

    5. sting thee twice

      Once, you can let it get away, but more than once you know they are trying to be offensive. The serpent is Antonio

    6. bound

      Interesting use of the word "bound."

      Everyone seems to be bound to something in this story

    1. Materialism should come after personal happiness. Happiness will ensure a long life, while material goods will always be there.

  2. Apr 2015
    1. wet fur froze

      Wearing a bomber

    2. loosed from its dream of life

      Going to war?

    3. washed me out of the turret with a hose

      He is dehuminized and his life looses value

    4. Six miles from earth

      Up in the air, flying in the airforce

    5. flak

      Aircraft fire