The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare

188 pages first pub 1596 (editions)

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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 50%
challenging 37%
dark 30%
tense 28%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 24%
adventurous 20%
emotional 17%
sad 11%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 43%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 37% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.55

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