The Merchant of Venice

Part of English

  • The Merchant of Venice

    • The Merchant of Venice - plot summary

      How much do you know about Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice? This section takes you step by step through the play, helping you to identify key plot points.

    • The Merchant of Venice - characters

      There are many characters in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Take a look at the main ones identifying key attributes, relationships and analysing their part in the play.

    • The Merchant of Venice - performance analysis

      There are many different ways to interpret and perform Shakespeare’s plays. Watch the videos and decide how you would perform the three scenes from The Merchant of Venice.

    • The Merchant of Venice - themes

      There are many themes that run throughout The Merchant of Venice. Explore the themes of love, justice and money looking at how they affect characters and influence the story.

    • The Merchant of Venice - language

      Shakespeare’s renowned for the language he used and often invented new words. Explore the way he uses rhythm and rhyme and imagery and metaphor in the play The Merchant of Venice.