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The Merchant of Venice: locations

Veneto

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A scene is set hereMentioned
  • VeniceScene

    The principal urban setting: Antonio and Bassanio discuss money and marriage here; Shylock negotiates the bond; Jessica elopes; and Antonio's trial takes place before the Venetian court.

  • BelmontScene

    Portia's country estate and the play's other principal setting, where the casket test and final reconciliations occur. Shakespeare gives no securely identifiable real location.

  • RialtoMentioned

    Venice's commercial district, repeatedly referenced as the center of mercantile business, shipping news, and gossip concerning Antonio and Shylock; it is not explicitly named as a scene heading.

  • PaduaMentioned

    Referenced as the home of the learned jurist Bellario, from whom Portia obtains legal authority and advice for Antonio's trial.

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