The Jew of Malta
by Christopher Marlowe

The Jew of Malta: Style 1 key example

Key Examples in The Jew of Malta

Act 4, Scene 4
Explanation and Analysis:

The Jew of Malta is predominantly written in blank verse (unrhymed iambic pentameter). The use of blank verse lends the play a distinct rhythm, one shared with plays penned by Marlowe's contemporaries (most prominently, Shakespeare). By choosing to write the majority of the play in blank verse, Marlowe provides himself the opportunity to emphasize particular characters or passages through rhyming or changes in metrical structure.