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GCSE: The Merchant of Venice
565 GCSE The Merchant of Venice essays
- Peer Reviewed essays 10
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Shylock - villian or victim?
4 star(s)Unfortunately the candidates introductory paragraph is a little weak, the essay reads as if there were no introduction and the candidate has gone straight into the main body of the…
- Essay length: 1539 words
- Submitted: 15/02/2005
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22/04/2012
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Shylock- Villain or Victim?
4 star(s)Though the candidates starts this essay well, their introduction is missing; an outline of what the candidate plans to discuss, a statement of any questions that the candidate intends to…
- Essay length: 1063 words
- Submitted: 01/11/2004
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PicturePerfect
22/04/2012
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To what extent do you think Shylock deserves the treatment given to him in the trial scene?
3 star(s)The candidate does not begin this essay with a clear introduction, this lowers the tone of the essay before you’ve even read the first couple of paragraphs. You should use…
- Essay length: 1683 words
- Submitted: 05/02/2012
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PicturePerfect
16/04/2012
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Write about the role and character of Portia in the play.
3 star(s)I would suggest that in this case the introductory paragraph is used solely to introduce Portia as a character. It is not necessary to go into specific details from the…
- Essay length: 1103 words
- Submitted: 21/11/2011
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Reviewed by:
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25/03/2012
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Did Shylock get the result he was hoping for when he took his case to court
3 star(s)The candidate’s response to the question is reasonably extensive. They discuss the court scene in detail as well as mentioning Shylock’s desire to withhold the bond and his unhappiness when…
- Essay length: 688 words
- Submitted: 20/11/2011
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25/03/2012
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Is Shylock a villain or victim?
3 star(s)The candidates brief introductory paragraph is well written and engaging, however it is missing some key points that make up a strong introduction. It is essential to state any questions…
- Essay length: 883 words
- Submitted: 28/09/2011
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24/04/2012
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How does Shakespeare present the character of Shylock in the play? Is it possible to sympathise with him?
3 star(s)The candidate uses the introduction to discuss the scene in which Antonio talks to Shylock about loaning some money. The introductory paragraph of an essay should be used to introduce…
- Essay length: 1292 words
- Submitted: 09/03/2010
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Reviewed by:
PicturePerfect
25/03/2012
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Is Shylock a villain or victim?
3 star(s)The candidates introduction is actually quite good, it introduces the play and the character Shylock and is interesting to read. However I feel it would have been more appropriate to…
- Essay length: 1101 words
- Submitted: 03/12/2007
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Reviewed by:
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17/04/2012
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Shylock - Victim or Villain?
3 star(s)The candidates introduction contains some interesting factual information clearly gained from independent research, this is interesting to read and shows the candidates interest in the play. However the candidates introductory…
- Essay length: 1571 words
- Submitted: 11/07/2002
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Reviewed by:
PicturePerfect
24/04/2012
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To what extent is Shylock the villain of the play?
3 star(s)The candidate has written a good introduction, they define what is meant by a villain, introduce Shylock as character and describe why Jews were so disliked at the time this…
- Essay length: 818 words
- Submitted: 11/07/2002
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Reviewed by:
PicturePerfect
18/04/2012
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