Compare how Shakespeare (Julius Caesar) and Shakespeare (The Merchant of Venice) present friendship.
Compare how Shakespeare (The Merchant of Venice) and Steinbeck (Of Mice and Men) present friendship.
Compare how Steinbeck (Of Mice and Men) and Stevenson (Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde) present friendship.
Which of these texts gives the most hopeful view of friendship? Explain with close reference.

Other themes

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Frequently asked questions

Which books explore friendship?

Julius Caesar (William Shakespeare), The Merchant of Venice (William Shakespeare), Of Mice and Men (John Steinbeck), Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde (Robert Louis Stevenson).

How do I write an essay about friendship?

Pick two or three key moments where friendship matters, explain what the writer shows about it at each point, and how that view changes by the end. The theme quizzes and essay questions on each book page help you find those moments.

Friendship in Literature: Books, Quizzes & Essay Ideas

Books about friendship

Julius Caesar

The Merchant of Venice

Of Mice and Men

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Theme quizzes

Friendship essay ideas

Other themes

Frequently asked questions

Which books explore friendship?

How do I write an essay about friendship?

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