One of the many elements that make up a classic, novel or play can be read in any

generation, decade, century or in any part of the globe at any time and have relevance to the

reader. The themes of the work should be universal, so that the reader can take something and

create a parallel to an event or situation in his or her own life.

The Merchant of Venice has elements that make it a classic. The Merchant of Venice

has many contemporary themes in it. In this essay I will provide you with

examples of themes that still hold true today, many years after

Shakespeare wrote this masterpiece. The re-occurring themes of love, anti-

Semitism and inter-racial marriages are a few examples of contemporary themes that

are manifest in The Merchant of Venice that are still issues that we

discuss, worry, and care about today.



A key theme in the book is love. There are many loving

relationships in this play and not all are the type that......

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Title: The Merchant Of Venice
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