The Merchant of Venice

Index

William Shakespeare

Chapter 1 – A great challenge

Extension: Cultural London

Chapter 2 – In search of happiness

Extension: Composition and Sources

Chapter 3 – The winds of fortune

Extension: Complex personalities

Chapter 4 – Claiming the penalty

Extension: The Serenissima

Chapter 5 – The trial

Extension: The Merchant of Venice on stage

Chapter 6 – Back to life

Extension: The Merchant of Venice on screen

Summing-Up Activities

Glossary