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  2. "!Portia describes herself as '...an unlessoned girl, unschooled, unpractised;'. Is this a suitable judgement of her character?"
  3. "    "
  4. "*COMMENT"
  5. "You should, of course, know Portia's character well. Take care with a topic such as this that you only give what is required and don't go veering off to talk about other aspects of Portia's character. Beauty, kindness etc. are not relevant here."
  6. "    "
  7. "*ANSWER PLAN"
  8. "    "
  9. "-Introduction"
  10. "    - Define meaning of topic"
  11. "    - the words mean inexperienced, possibly naive"
  12. "    - Portia is just being modest, words are plainly untrue!"
  13. "    "
  14. "- Handling of suitors"
  15. "    - cleverly sums up each man's character"
  16. "    - perceptive judgement, does not seem 'unlessoned'"
  17. "    "
  18. "- Treatment of Morocco and Arragon"
  19. "    - behaves with dignity, politeness, respect"
  20. "    - only with Bassanio does her composure slip"
  21. "    "
  22. "- Mistress of house and estate"
  23. "    - presumably in charge since her father died"
  24. "    - controls servants well"
  25. "    - graciously hands over control to Bassanio"
  26. "    - generous offer to help Antonio"
  27. "    "
  28. "- As Doctor Balthazar"
  29. "    - has important contacts (Dr Bellario)"
  30. "    - boasts of knowing 'a thousand raw tricks' of men"
  31. "    - carries off disguise brilliantly"
  32. "    - performs as a clever and experienced lawyer"
  33. "    - Mercy Speech shows knowledge of human nature"
  34. "    "
  35. "- Ring Episode"
  36. "    - shows coolness in carrying out trick"
  37. "    - shows judgement in knowing when to end it"
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