"The Merchant of Venice", the masterpiece of the famous English playwright William Shakespeare, tells a story about love, betrayal, mercy and revenge. The action takes place in Venice, where the merchant Antonio risks his life by borrowing money from the cruel Jewish moneylender Shyloch. In case of non-fulfillment of the loan conditions, he must give a deposit - a pound of roach. The plot becomes even more complicated when the protagonists are a Portuguese princess and her disturbing suitor. "The Merchant of Venice" is a play that remains relevant and interesting for the audience for centuries, thanks to its complex plot and deep philosophical undertones.