1. Utilizing textual evidence, please characterize the Prince of Morocco in Act 2. How does he feel about his identity? What do you think about his choice of the golden casket? Can you think of at least two ways of evaluating his rationale? 2. Utilizing textual evidence, please explain why do you think Shakespeare has Portia and minor characters, such as Lancelot, Gobbo, Salerio, and Solanio share their feelings about Shylock? What is the effect on the reader/audience? 3. What do you think about Shylock’s advice to Jessica in 2.5. 12-39?