Question

how many themes in merchant of venice

Answer 1

However, Portia comes and saves the day. Also there is another plot surrounding Portia which involves three caskets and her marriage. In Shakespeare's “The Merchant of Venice” he explores many themesbut the main one in my opinion is the conflict between justice and mercy.

Answer 2

Themes are central to understanding The Merchant of Venice as a play and identifying Shakespeare's social and political commentary. The Merchant of Venice is structured partly on the contrast between idealistic and realistic opinions about society and relationships.