Analyze the way that time passes in The Merchant of Venice, paying special attention to conflicts between time in Venice and Belmont.

The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare

Essay Prompt:

Analyze the way that time passes in The Merchant of Venice, paying special attention to conflicts between time in Venice and Belmont. Are there any inconsistencies, and if so, how does the play handle them?

Remember:Develop a STRONG statement and simply DO NOT summarize the play but make claims and back up these claims! Use parenthetical citations as well.

Play link: http://shakespeare.mit.edu/merchant/full.html