The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare

96 pages first pub 1596 (editions)

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"The Merchant of Venice" is the story of Antonio, the drama's title character, and his friend Bassanio. Bassanio is in need of money so that he may woo Portia, a wealthy heiress. Bassanio asks Antonio for a loan and Antonio agrees to this loan, ho...

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Community Reviews Summary of 12,964 reviews

Moods

funny 51%
challenging 37%
dark 30%
tense 28%
lighthearted 26%
reflective 24%
adventurous 19%
emotional 17%
sad 12%
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: 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% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 26% | 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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