Shakespearean Criticism: Excerpts from the Criticism of William Shakespeare's Plays and Poetry, from the First Published Appraisals to Current Evaluations, Volume 12Gale Research Company, 1984 |
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Page 87
... Bassanio's penultimate encounter with the caskets . Miller has Portia clearly eager to accept Bas- sanio : her social presence provides a veneer over her inner joy and humorously eager anticipation . Bassanio is self- possessed ...
... Bassanio's penultimate encounter with the caskets . Miller has Portia clearly eager to accept Bas- sanio : her social presence provides a veneer over her inner joy and humorously eager anticipation . Bassanio is self- possessed ...
Page 109
... Bassanio " . Other critics observed the unambivalent presentation of Portia's love for Bassanio , but were less censorious : " The exquisite tenderness of her manner with Bassanio over the casket , when her love almost tempts her to be ...
... Bassanio " . Other critics observed the unambivalent presentation of Portia's love for Bassanio , but were less censorious : " The exquisite tenderness of her manner with Bassanio over the casket , when her love almost tempts her to be ...
Page 121
... Bassanio that their friendship depends more on emotional attraction than on common interest , for Antonio is a merchant and Bassanio is a gentleman . The sad , industrious Antonio is attracted by this gay young spendthrift . This does ...
... Bassanio that their friendship depends more on emotional attraction than on common interest , for Antonio is a merchant and Bassanio is a gentleman . The sad , industrious Antonio is attracted by this gay young spendthrift . This does ...
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