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  Do you think that the title of the play The Merchant of Venice is an appropriate one? Give reason for your answer.

  Posted by mehwish on Aug 25, 2009 at 11:04 AM

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  In the "Merchant of Venice" what is the significance of symbolism regarding the three caskets?

  Posted by belizeanash on Jan 13, 2009 at 04:32 AM

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  Portia, like Antonio, in "The Merchant of Venice" is "weary" of the world (Act 1, Scene 2, lines 1-2). Why? Is her weariness anything like Antonio's?

  Posted by kink on Nov 13, 2008 at 09:20 PM

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  At the end of the courtroom scene in "The Merchant of Venice," where is mercy shown, and where is mercy withheld?

  Posted by varekai05 on Oct 28, 2008 at 11:12 PM

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  How does the relationship between Bassanio and Antonio differ from the relationship between Bassanio and Portia in The Merchant of Venice?

  Posted by ashez436 on Oct 23, 2008 at 11:01 AM

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  Are the other examples of the theme "all that glisters is not gold" in "The Merchant of Venice?"

  Posted by a-v-r-i-l on Sep 3, 2008 at 01:11 AM

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  In "The Merchant of Venice," what does Portia say about justice and mercy in her "Quality of Mercy" speech?

  Posted by confused101 on Jun 14, 2008 at 11:43 PM

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  In "The Merchant of Venice," how does Jessica spend Shylock’s money? How is she reacting to the way she was raised?

  Posted by confused101 on Jun 13, 2008 at 10:19 PM

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  What does the "pound of flesh" refer to in "The Merchant of Venice," and how does it prove to be the downfall of Shylock?

  Posted by confused101 on Jun 12, 2008 at 09:39 PM

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  How are the themes of love, possession, and commerce addressed in "The Merchant of Venice"?

  Posted by azlansooty on Jan 29, 2008 at 06:52 AM

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  How does money control the destiny of Bassanio in "The Merchant of Venice"?

  Posted by chelly on Jan 9, 2008 at 04:17 PM

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  How does Shakespeare show the themes of prejudice and intolerance throughout the play?

  Posted by lweezey on Nov 22, 2007 at 05:17 AM

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  What is the dramatic function of act 3, scene 1?

  Posted by ramzi on Nov 10, 2007 at 08:10 AM

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  What does the play Merchant of Venice say about the theme of appearance versus reality?

  Posted by zanne on Sep 11, 2007 at 07:03 PM

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  Why did Shakespeare insert the "lottery of the chests" tale into The Merchant of Venice?

  Posted by finalstudent on Jan 26, 2007 at 02:33 PM