Cambridge Student Guide to The Merchant of Venice

Cambridge Student Guide to The Merchant of Venice

Author: Rob Smith

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2002-08-15

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780521008167

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The Cambridge Student Guide to The Merchant of Venice provides explanatory notes and guidance to help form the basis for the understanding of the play. It is part of a new series aimed at students from 16 years upwards in schools and colleges throughout the English-speaking world. Background information provides support and prompts inquiry for advanced level study by drawing out issues and themes related to the text. The content of each book in the series follows the pattern of an introduction; detailed running commentary on the text; insight into historical, social and cultural contexts; analysis of the language; an overview of critical approaches and different interpretations; essay-writing tips and lists of recommended resources.


Merchant of Venice Study Guide

Merchant of Venice Study Guide

Author: 402

Publisher:

Published: 2008-03-07

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781586093754

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A wealthy merchant indebts himself to a moneylender, agreeing to sacrifice a pound of flesh if he forfeits the loan. The comic results are a lesson in true justice. Setting: Venice, Italy Pgs: 42


Study Guide to The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

Study Guide to The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

Author: Intelligent Education

Publisher: Influence Publishers

Published: 2020-03-27

Total Pages: 181

ISBN-13: 1645425851

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A comprehensive study guide offering in-depth explanation, essay, and test prep for William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice, which raises questions about antisemitism and the cultural stereotypes of the Jewish people during the sixteenth-century. As a dramatic comedy, The Merchant of Venice displays themes like friendship and unrequited love, as well as religious persecution. Moreover, the text conveys the perspective of Renaissance Christians, particularly the obligation they felt to convert those who did not believe in Jesus as Christ. This Bright Notes Study Guide explores the context and history of Shakespeare’s classic work, helping students to thoroughly explore the reasons it has stood the literary test of time. Each Bright Notes Study Guide contains: - Introductions to the Author and the Work - Character Summaries - Plot Guides - Section and Chapter Overviews - Test Essay and Study Q&As The Bright Notes Study Guide series offers an in-depth tour of more than 275 classic works of literature, exploring characters, critical commentary, historical background, plots, and themes. This set of study guides encourages readers to dig deeper in their understanding by including essay questions and answers as well as topics for further research.


A Study Guide for William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice"

A Study Guide for William Shakespeare's

Author: Cengage Learning Gale

Publisher:

Published: 2017-07-25

Total Pages: 64

ISBN-13: 9781375392488

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A Study Guide for William Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice," excerpted from Gale's acclaimed Shakespeare for Students. This concise study guide includes plot summary; character analysis; author biography; study questions; historical context; suggestions for further reading; and much more. For any literature project, trust Shakespeare for Students for all of your research needs.


The Merchant of Venice Companion (Includes Study Guide, Complete Unabridged Book, Historical Context, Biography, and Character I

The Merchant of Venice Companion (Includes Study Guide, Complete Unabridged Book, Historical Context, Biography, and Character I

Author: William Shakespeare

Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides

Published: 2012-11-26

Total Pages: 219

ISBN-13: 1621074420

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The Merchant of Venice is one of the greatest plays ever written--but let's face it..if you don't understand it, then you are not alone. This annotated book includes a summary of each scene, an overview of themes and characters, and the full-text of the play. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.


The Merchant of Venice Study Guide CD

The Merchant of Venice Study Guide CD

Author: Saddleback Educational Publishing

Publisher: Saddleback Educational Publ

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 161651163X

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Timeless Shakespeare-designed for the struggling reader and adapted to retain the integrity of the original play. These classic plays retold will grab a student's attention from the first page. Presented in traditional play script format, each title features simplified language, easy-to-read type, and strict adherence to the tone and integrity of the original. Thirty-five reproducible activities per guide reinforce basic reading and comprehension skills while teaching high-order critical thinking. Also included are teaching suggestions, background notes, summaries, and answer keys. The guide is digital and only available on CD-ROM; simply print the activities you need for each lesson.