william shakespeare the merchant of venice · the three bonds • venice and belmont exam practice...
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ContextThe Jews in England • Venice and Belmont • The position of women • Usury – lending money for pro� t • Shakespeare’s stage
Play notesAct-by-act analysis with a range of activities: Character analysis; Focus on themes; Looking at language; Dramatic impact; Historical context
CharactersAssessments of all the key characters: Antonio • Shylock • Portia • Bassanio • Jessica • Minor characters: Antonio’s friends; Lorenzo; Lancelot and Old Gobbo
ThemesThe key themes of the novel: Justice and mercy • Love and hate • Money and wealth • Appearance and disguise
StructureThe three bonds • Venice and Belmont
Exam practiceSample questions • How to tackle question 1
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Mary Hartley
The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare
ReferencesReferences throughout are to the Cambridge School Shakespeare edition of The Merchant of Venice (2014). The reference 1.3.27 means Act 1, Scene 3, line 27.
PhotographsAll images are reproduced by kindpermission of Donald Cooper/Photostage. The front cover shows Shylock (Dustin Hoffman) demand-ing his pound of � esh from Antonio (Leigh Lawson) in Peter Hall’s 1989 production at the Phoenix Theatre.
The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare
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