All Module Practice Questions (The Merchant Of Venice, Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes, Ishiguro’s & more)

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Individual experiences cannot exist in isolation from a collective humanity. Assess this view in
relation to The Merchant of Venice.

'All that glisters is not gold;
Often have you heard that told"
How is the motif of money central to the human experiences in Shakespeare's play?

To what extent are the contrasting settings of Venice and Belmont central to Shakespeare's
dramatization of powerful human experiences?

How does Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice explore the emotions arising out of the human
experience of love?

“I’ve always been suspicious of collective truths.” – Eugene Ionesco
To what extent do collective truths warrant our suspicion? Discuss in relation to the human
experiences presented in The Merchant of Venice.

“Storytelling hints at human imperfections. Where there is perfection, there is no story to tell.”
Use the above statement to consider how stories about human experiences can challenge
assumptions or ignite new ideas. Discuss with close reference to The Merchant of Venice.