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The Merchant of Venice
William Shakespeare
Study Guide
NO FEAR
Translation
Summary
Plot Overview
Summary & Analysis
Act I, scenes i–ii
Act I, scene iii
Act II, scenes i–iv
Act II, scenes v–ix
Act III, scenes i–ii
Act III, scenes iii–v
Act IV, scene i, lines 1–163
Act IV, scene i, lines 164–396
Act IV, scene i, lines 397–453; scene ii
Act V, scene i
Characters
Character List
Shylock
Portia
Antonio
Main Ideas
Themes
Plot Analysis
Motifs
Symbols
Genre
Style
Point of View
Tone
Foreshadowing
Key Facts
Is Shylock a Villain?
Quotes
Important Quotations Explained
Quotes By Theme
Friendship
Wealth
Prejudice
Revenge
Love
Quotes By Section
Act I, scenes i-ii
Act I, scene iii
Act II, scenes i-iv
Act II, scenes v-ix
Act III, scenes i-ii
Act III, scenes iii-v
Act IV, scene i
Act V, scene i
Quotes By Character
Portia
Shylock
Antonio
Bassanio
Jessica
Further Study
Context
Anti-Semitism in Renaissance England
Shakespeare’s Sources for Merchant of Venice
Full Book Quiz
Section Quizzes
Context
Plot Overview
Character List
Analysis of Major Characters
Themes, Motifs & Symbols
Act 1, scenes i–ii
Act 1, scene iii
Act 2, scenes i–iv
Act 2, scenes v–ix
Act 3, scenes i–ii
Act 3, scenes iii–v
Act 4, scene i, lines 1–163
Act 4, scene i, lines 164–396
Act 4, scene i, lines 397–453; scene ii
Act 5, scene i
Study Questions
Suggestions for Further Reading
Companion Texts
Writing Help
How to Write Literary Analysis
Suggested Essay Topics
Sample A+ Essay
How To Cite No Fear The Merchant of Venice
How to Cite This SparkNote
Further study
Character List Quiz
Character List Quiz
1
of 5
What does Shylock demand that Antonio pledge as bond for the loan?
His death
A pound of flesh
All his estates
Portia’s hand in marriage
2
of 5
Who is the cleverest character in the play?
Shylock
Antonio
Jessica
Portia
3
of 5
What characteristic describes Antonio?
Reliable
Light-hearted
Mercurial
Calm
4
of 5
How does Gratiano behave towards Shylock?
Friendly and companionable
Insulting and critical
Dismissive
Polite and respectful
5
of 5
Who presides over Antonio’s trial?
The prince of Morocco
The prince of Arragon
The duke of Venice
Portia
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The Merchant of Venice: Popular pages
NO FEAR
No Fear The Merchant of Venice
CHARACTERS
Shylock: Character Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Plot Analysis
MAIN IDEAS
Is Shylock a Villain?
QUOTES
Quotes by Theme
MAIN IDEAS
Themes
FURTHER STUDY
Review Quiz
