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In Venice, Bassanio needs money to court a rich heiress. His merchant friend Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, a Jewish moneylender. Shylock demands that the money is repaid in three months or he will take a pound of Antonio’s flesh. The merchant confidently agrees, but ultimately it will take the intelligence of two women to save him… *Wide range of activities on the four skills *FCE-style exercises *Trinity-style exercises (grade 7) *Internet project *Dossiers on The Origins of the Pound of Flesh Story and The Treatment of Jews in Shakespeare´s Time *Playscript *Exit test with answer key *Text recorded in full

Through the narratives of Mr Enfield, Mr Utterson, Dr Lanyon and Poole, Jekyll’s butler, the mystery of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde is revealed: Dr Jekyll, an eminent scientist, has discovered a drug which changes him into the embodiment of his evil impulses. Which side of Jekyll, the good or the evil, will triumph?

Retold by Derek Sellen

Love

The Montagues and the Capulets hate each other and so when Romeo and Juliet fall in love they are forced into secrecy and subterfuge. Will true love survive? Will the two families make peace?

Dossiers:
In Fair Verona
Setting and Sources
Romeo and Juliet on Film
Great Love Stories

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