《威尼斯商人》的童话性质是通过童话氛围营造、道德训诲原则、假定性形式等因素来完成的。分别取材于《蠢货》及《罗马人的事迹》的两个性质迥异的内容 ,通过对金钱的态度被粘合为一个完整体。“第五幕”按西方编剧法似是多余的 ,但以中国古代戏剧理论观之 ,则正体现了“怎当他临去秋波那一转”的艺术效果 ,成为整个剧作不可缺少的有机组成部分 The fairytale nature of The Merchant of Venice is accomplished through such factors as the fairy-tale atmosphere, the principle of moral education, and the presumptive form. Two different kinds of content based on “idiot” and “Romans deeds” respectively are adhered to as a complete body through the attitude toward money. “The Fifth Act” seems to be superfluous according to the western screenwriter method. However, taking the theory of ancient Chinese drama as an example, it shows the artistic effect of “How should he turn to the autumn?” And becomes an indispensable organic part of the whole play component