The Merchant of Venice

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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 04:43 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 03:19 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 02:39 PM

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  What was the personality of Lorenzo in "The Merchant of Venice"?

  Posted by dearing50 on May 30, 2008 at 03:18 PM

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  What are examples of imagery used by Shakespeare in "The Merchant of Venice"?

  Posted by r3 on May 27, 2008 at 12:16 AM

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  What are the similarities and differences between the relationship of Portia and Nerissa and that of Bassanio and Antonio

  Posted by ty-ty on May 22, 2008 at 04:25 PM

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  What is the moral of "The Merchant of Venice"?

  Posted by bubbi on May 11, 2008 at 12:48 AM

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  What is the relationship between Nerissa and Gratiano in "The Merchant of Venice"?

  Posted by gangstaweave on May 1, 2008 at 07:15 AM

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  In "The Merchant of Venice," how is the Prince of Morocco "othered" by Portia?

  Posted by laam on Apr 26, 2008 at 08:50 AM

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  What kind of relationship do Bassanio and Portia have in "The Merchant of Venice"? What type of problems do they have?

  Posted by lilsami on Apr 24, 2008 at 04:43 PM

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  Discuss the aspect of comedy in The Merchant of Venice.

  Posted by kayaman on Apr 17, 2008 at 06:56 AM

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  In "The Merchant of Venice," do you agree that Bassanio is the right choice as Portia's husband? Compare him to the other suitors.

  Posted by schoolgal on Apr 5, 2008 at 08:50 AM

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  In The Merchant of Venice, what reason does Shylock give for wanting the pound of Antonio's flesh?

  Posted by roxrocks on Mar 25, 2008 at 09:53 AM

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  What do we learn about the lives of women in Shakespeare's times from reading The Merchant of Venice?

  Posted by porky on Mar 6, 2008 at 02:55 AM

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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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  Is the outcome of "The Merchant of Venice" a fitting resolution to the clashes between Shylock and Antonio?

  Posted by ruthybaiibee on Jan 28, 2008 at 02:50 PM

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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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  In The Merchant of Venice, why do the two princes, Morocco and Aragon, unlock the caskets they choose, but Bassanio gets to open his without a key?

  Posted by baidan on Dec 17, 2007 at 08:54 AM

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  Discuss the theme of disguise in the play.

  Posted by babyquelly on Dec 2, 2007 at 10:56 AM

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  What characteristics do you see in Shylock's speeches?

  Posted by johnwallace99 on Nov 24, 2007 at 10:07 AM