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“Such harmony is in immortal souls,/But whilst this muddy vesture of decay/Doth grossly close it in, we cannot hear it.”
The Merchant of Venice Act Five By Dennis Abrams ————————– Act Five: Returning in triumph to Belmont, the men are met by their wives, who are not all impressed to learn that Bassanio and Graziano have given away their wedding … Continue reading
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“I never heard a passion so confused,/So strange, outrageous, and so variable/As the dog Jew did utter in the streets…”
The Merchant of Venice Act Two By Dennis Abrams Act Two: Lancelot informs his old father that he has decided to leave Shylock’s service and the pair ask Bassanio if Lancelot can serve him instead. Shylock’s daughter, Jessica, is also … Continue reading
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