1. The Merchant of Venice: Full Play Summary - SparkNotes
Antonio, a Venetian merchant, complains to his friends of a melancholy that he cannot explain. His friend Bassanio is desperately in need of money to court ...
A short summary of William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice. This free synopsis covers all the crucial plot points of The Merchant of Venice.
2. Four Hundred Years Later, Scholars Still Debate Whether ...
Apr 21, 2016 · Published in 1596, The Merchant of Venice tells the story of Shylock, a Jew, who lends money to Antonio on the condition that he get to cut off ...
Deconstructing what makes the Bard’s play so problematic
3. The Merchant of Venice | Plot, Summary, Characters, & Facts
Sep 29, 2023 · The Merchant of Venice, comedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written about 1596–97. In the play, a merchant named Antonio borrows ...
The Merchant of Venice, comedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written about 1596–97. In the play, a merchant named Antonio borrows money from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and is unable to repay the loan. There has been debate over whether Shakespeare displays anti-Semitism in his portrayal of Shylock.
4. The Merchant of Venice: Study Guide - SparkNotes
The Merchant of Venice is the story of a Jewish moneylender who demands that an antisemitic Christian offer “a pound of flesh” as collateral against a loan.
From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes The Merchant of Venice Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
5. The Merchant of Venice Character Descriptions
Antonio is a Venetian merchant ? and a Christian, who is best friends with Bassanio. Shylock. Shylock is a Jewish moneylender and the father of Jessica.
Learn more about Antonio, Bassanio, Portia, Shylock and who's who among the other important characters.
6. The plot | The Merchant of Venice | Royal Shakespeare Company
Antonio, the Merchant of Venice, lends three thousand ducats to his friend Bassanio in order to assist him in his wooing of the wealthy and beautiful Portia ...
Discover the story of Shakespeare's comedy about love, money, prejudice and social injustice.
7. The Merchant of Venice Summary - Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
Antonio, an antisemitic merchant, takes a loan from the Jew Shylock to help his friend to court Portia. Antonio can't repay the loan, and without mercy, Shylock ...
Summary of William Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice: Shylock asks for a pound of flesh as part of a loan contract (weird), Bassanio agrees to it (weirder), and Portia saves the day by cross-dressing and pretending to practice the law (perfectly normal).
8. The Merchant of Venice - Shakespeare in quarto
The Merchant of Venice is set in Venice and at Portia's house in Belmont. (Act 1) Bassanio tells his friend Antonio, a merchant of Venice, that he is in love ...
The creation of The Merchant of Venice - Shakespeare's works and plays
