The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

The Merchant of Venice

William Shakespeare

288 pages • first pub 1596 (editions)

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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...

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Community Reviews

3.54
based on 13,701 reviews

Moods

funny: 50%

challenging: 37%

dark: 31%

lighthearted: 27%

tense: 27%

reflective: 24%

adventurous: 20%

emotional: 18%

sad: 11%

mysterious: 6%

hopeful: 5%

relaxing: 5%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 3%

Pace

44% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

37% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
23% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

21% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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Loveable characters?

24% of readers chose Yes
31% of readers chose Complicated
42% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

29% of readers chose Yes
25% of readers chose Complicated
39% of readers chose No
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

57% of readers chose Yes
23% of readers chose Complicated
16% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
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