Merchant of Venice Overview Flashcards
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General Essay Intro.
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The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most famous plays that explores a flawed humanity and the difficulties that attend man’s moral choices. In this particular extract, Shakespeare explores [x, y, z] which are characteristic of his dramatic methods and concerns.
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General Essay Conclusion.
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To conclude, the play remains a compelling and thought-provoking work that continues to resonate with the audiences of today due to its cleverly-crafted characters and Shakespeare’s nuanced portrayal of themes and concerns regarding humanity that remain relevant to this day.
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The 8 themes in Merchant of Venice.
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- Love VS Hate
- Love & Money
- Appearance VS Reality (deception & disguise)
- Justice VS Mercy
- Father-Daughter Relationships
- Gender Roles
- Presentation of Women
- Prejudice & Discrimination
- Promises & Bonds
