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304 pages • first pub 1596 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743477567
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
In The Merchant of Venice, the path to marriage is hazardous. To win Portia, Bassanio must pass a test prescribed by her father's will, choosing correctly among three caskets or chests. If he fails, he may never marry at all. Bassanio and Portia a...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,939 reviews
Moods
challenging 37%
dark 30%
tense 28%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 24%
adventurous 20%
emotional 17%
sad 12%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 37% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 53% | 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: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
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Antisemitism, Racism
304 pages • first pub 1596 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743477567
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 01 January 2004
Description
In The Merchant of Venice, the path to marriage is hazardous. To win Portia, Bassanio must pass a test prescribed by her father's will, choosing correctly among three caskets or chests. If he fails, he may never marry at all. Bassanio and Portia a...
Community Reviews Summary of 12,939 reviews
Moods
challenging 37%
dark 30%
tense 28%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 24%
adventurous 20%
emotional 17%
sad 12%
mysterious 6%
hopeful 5%
relaxing 5%
inspiring 4%
informative 3%
Pace
medium 43%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 40% | Plot: 37% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 53% | 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: 41% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Antisemitism, Racism