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... Deception, which is the act of deceiving, plays a major part in the development of the plot in The Merchant of Venice. ... The three plots, which included Shylock and Antonio’s case, the rings and the caskets all use elements of deception. Deception is used to develop parts of the storyline, to create scenes of suspense, to place more emphasis on important issues and also to create humour in order to contrast with the tense scenes. ...
The most important reason for using deception in The Merchant of Venice is for building up suspense. The elopement of Jessica, Shylock’s daughter and Lorenzo was a deception against Shylock. ... “…I have a father, you a daughter, lost…” (Act 2 Scene 5 line 57) This is an important scene as this deception shows the growing isolation of Shylock, who had just been abandoned by Launcelot prior to this elopement. ...
Deception is introduced by Shakespeare early in the play when Bassanio asks Antonio (a Christian) for cash. A major theme which is carried through The Merchant of Venice is the religious conflict between the Jews and the Christian due to the fact that Christians lend money without interest. ... This is another deception made by Shylock as he wants full revenge later in the play when he is eager to cut of pound of flesh off Antonio.
Bassanio carries out two important yet selfish deceptions which influence The Merchant of Venice. ... This deception made by Bassanio is associated to the main deception of the loan from Shylock because he needs money to impress Portia. This is how the plot between Antonio and Shylock begun, because Antonio lends money from the Jew, with his money held up with his merchant ships.
Approximate Word count = 1348
Approximate Pages = 5.4
(250 words per page double spaced)
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