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This revision programme supports GCSE and A-Level English Literature students studying Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. It covers the play’s plot, acts and scenes, historical context, characters, themes, symbols, language, and dramatic techniques. Learners will practise connecting close textual analysis to the play’s wider concerns, including justice, prejudice, wealth, gender, mercy, and power. The programme also considers major adaptations and changing interpretations, helping students develop well-supported responses for examinations.