This exciting new edition of The Merchant of Venice opens up Shakespeare to all 11-16 students. With a new and improved design that helps students to navigate the text, this edition is the most accessible yet. Plus, the highly motivating and engaging activities offer ideal preparation for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 English and English Literature. This edition includes:
The story of the play
Background to the play
Shakespeare's theatre
Shakespeare's language
The Merchant of Venice
Characters
Act 1
Act 2
Act 3
Act 4
Act 5
Plot summary
Explorations
Character
Drama and performance
Themes and issues
Writing about The Merchant of Venice
Writing tasks and questions
Glossary