Characters
This Venetian merchant signs a bond with Shylock.
Antonio
Shylock demands this as collateral for Antonio’s loan.
A pound of flesh
Shylock, as a Jew, often talks about it.
Hebrew Bible
The scenes in Belmont contrast with these ones set in this city.
Venice
She disguises herself as a lawyer to save Antonio.
Portia
The correct casket is made of this material.
Lead
The ring symbolizes this quality in marriage.
Loyalty
Shakespeare wrote The Merchant of Venice during this historical period.
The Elizabethan era
This moneylender demands a pound of flesh as repayment.
Shylock
Portia and Nerissa use this clever trick to test their husbands.
The ring trick
Portia’s speech about mercy comes from this Christian ideal.
Forgiveness
Shylock belongs to this religious group, often discriminated against in the play.
The Jews
He falls in love with Shylock’s daughter, Jessica.
Lorenzo
Lorenzo runs away with it.
Jessica and Shylock’s money.
Portia’s disguise as a lawyer explores this recurring theme in Shakespeare’s plays.
Gender roles or disguise
This setting represents romance, wealth, and mercy, contrasting with the world of commerce.
Belmont
This young man chooses the correct casket and wins Portia’s hand.
Bassanio
The story takes place in this city.
Venice
This symbol is represented by the flesh.
Antonio's life
The casket test was designed by this person.
Portia’s father