William Shakespeare's the Merchant of Venice

1. Life and Works 2. The Story Outline 3. Scene-wise Critical Analysis 4. The Major Themes 5. Art of Characterization 6. The Major Characters 7. The Minor Characters 8. Dramatic Structure/Plot 9. Imagery and Symbolism 10. Style: Diction and Versification 11. Summing Up 12. Critical Reception: A Brief History 13. Important Questions A Select Bibliography Index