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The Merchant of Venice

by William Shakespeare

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The Merchant of Venice

An alternate title for The Merchant of Venice could be "The Appearance of Mercy." This suggestion reflects the dual themes of appearances and mercy in the play, particularly highlighting Antonio's...

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The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice explores complex themes such as justice versus mercy, the conflict between duty and self-preservation, and the dichotomy of appearance versus reality. Key characters like...

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