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Justice in The Merchant of Venice
The Merchant of Venice. Choose ONE question.
How does Shakespeare present justice in The Merchant of Venice? Explore at least two moments from the play to support your ideas.
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What a strong answer needs
- 1 Argument
- 2 Two moments
- 3 Methods
- 4 Context
Why this answer loses marks
Equating justice entirely with Shylock's revenge.
The examiner report says some limited responses saw justice as the same as revenge, while stronger responses treated this as Shylock's perspective and evaluated different meanings of justice.