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The Merchant of Venice
by
William Shakespeare
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Summary
Act and Scene Summaries
Act 1, Scenes 1–2 Summary and Analysis
Act 1, Scene 3 Summary and Analysis
Act 2, Scenes 1–4 Summary and Analysis
Act 2, Scenes 5–9 Summary and Analysis
Act 3, Scenes 1–2 Summary and Analysis
Act 3, Scenes 3–5 Summary and Analysis
Act 4, Scenes 1–2 Summary and Analysis
Act 5, Scene 1 Summary and Analysis
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Antonio
Bassanio
Portia
Shylock
Jessica
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The use of humor throughout The Merchant of Venice
What are some ironies in The Merchant of Venice, act 4, scene 1?
Explanation of Beauty Being 'Purchased by Weight' in The Merchant of Venice
Why does Portia tell Lorenzo she's going to a monastery in Act 3, Scene 4?
In The Merchant of Venice, what does Portia's speech about disguises reveal about her opinions of men?
What is ironic about Shylock leaving his keys with his daughter? Why is Shylock reluctant to dine with Bassanio in Act 2, Scene 5?
Shylock's "merry bond" in The Merchant of Venice: A tactic to manipulate Christian ideals?
How effectively does Shakespeare use Shylock's quote to captivate the reader?
Shakespeare's language and its portrayal of Shylock's villainous nature in The Merchant of Venice
What is ominous about Shylock repeatedly calling Antonio a "good" and "sufficient" man?
