The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare

188 pages • first pub 1596 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging funny fast-paced

Description

A new look at Shakespeare's play in accordance with the work of the Shakespeare and Schools Project, the National Curriculum for English, developments at GCSE and A-level, and the probable development of English and Drama throughout the 1990s. Cam...

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Moods

funny 52%
challenging 37%
lighthearted 27%
dark 24%
tense 23%
reflective 22%
adventurous 19%
emotional 18%
sad 11%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 42%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 39% | Character: 19%

Strong character development?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 18% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.54

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