Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare

225 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 51%
challenging 36%
dark 28%
lighthearted 27%
tense 25%
reflective 24%
adventurous 20%
emotional 16%
sad 11%
mysterious 7%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 6%
inspiring 5%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 41%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 39% | A mix: 38% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.54

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