What are theme in act 2scene 8 of Merchant of Venice

1. Prejudice and Intolerance

2. Human and Animal

3. Law, Mercy, and Revenge

4. Greed vs. Generosity

5. Love and Friendship

Explanation:

1. Prejudice and Intolerance: this is exhibited when the scene showed the relationship between a woman's value and money, as Jessica eloped with Shylock's money

2. Human and Animal: this depicted when Shylock cried for help and shouted repeatedly, "O my ducats! O my daughter!"

3. Law, Mercy, and Revenge: this is indicated when Shylock cried for justice which equates to the fact that he will for revenge against the Christians through the court system.

4. Greed vs. Generosity, Love, and Friendship: this is shown when Solanio described Anthonio as "a kinder gentleman treads not the earth." But again, wonder if the love Anthonio has for Bassanio is real or out of greed, as Solanio further described Anthonio to have "only loves the world for" Bassanio

the price of our current war is high; it costs money and it costs lives.

but it does not cost our pride. it does not cost the guilt that would arise from knowing that we did nothing to intervene while our neighboring nations fell to despotic leaders.

it does not cost the terror of knowing that our allies are unstable. it does not cost the fear that we, too, will be next to fall.

which sentence most accurately explains why the speaker's use of the parallel structure is effective in this passage?

a. it underscores that disagreement will not be tolerated and will be dealt with swiftly.

b. it makes the speaker seem like a decisive and capable leader.

c. it emphasizes reasons to fight and inspires listeners to aid the war effort.

d. it establishes the speaker's credibility by acknowledging the difficulties of war.

it the climax in the poem