To write an essay about The Merchant of Venice, you need to be familiar with the plot of the story. Many of the scenes in The Merchant of Venice have important action that can serve as the...

Read the original text of Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice side by side with a modern translation.

After reading this play and using this guide, you should be able to describe the primary conflict each main character faces in the play, identify examples of dramatic devices such as asides, active...

Suggested Essay Topics: Act 1, Scenes 1–3 - 1. Compare and contrast Antonio’s situation in signing the agreement with Shylock, with Portia’s situation of being held bound to her father’s...