The Merchant of Venice – Act II – Explanation

The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Explanation – Act II Prince of Morocco prepares to have a go at the puzzle of caskets that he must win to get Portia. He is a rather dark-complexioned man, but is well-built, and handsome. He enters in a … Read more

The Merchant of Venice – Act III – Explanation

The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Explanation – Act III Act III, Scene 1 Salarino and Solanio get into a conversation. The prospect of Antonio facing an irreversible financial calamity cast a gloom on them. Salarino says he heard the news of one of Antonio’s … Read more

The Merchant of Venice – Questions and Answers

The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Questions and Answers Act I, Scene I Q1. Where Antonio’s friends have gathered, and what does he say about his sadness? Answer .. They are in a street in Venice where they generally meet. They all want to see … Read more

The Merchant of Venice – Act I – Explanation

The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Explanation – Act I Act 1, Scene 1 Antonio, a wealthy merchant of Venice, made his riches through marine trade. On one occasion, he stands with his two friends, Salarino and Solanio. Antonio feels gloomy and somewhat dejected. He … Read more

The Merchant of Venice – Characters

The Merchant of Venice William Shakespeare Main Characters Shylock Shylock, no doubt, is one of the pivotal characters of The Merchant of Venice’. He was a stone-hearted greedy Jew. Towards the other Christian Roman characters of the novel, his mind overflew with vitriol and revenge. … Read more