Student Shakespeare - The Merchant of Venice

This title provides just the right balance for the study of language, imagery and theatricality, and of character and context, enabling students to gain a clear understanding of the text. It contains introductory essays focusing on topics related to social, cultural and historical context. Introductions to each scene points out a central feature and ensure that students understand the plot. Extensive notes and well-placed illustrations provide clear explanations of words and phrases, and a general overview of the meaning for easy reference. Accompanying support packs provide clearly structured and easily manageable resource materials for Assessment Objective-driven coursework assignments.