Examples Of Timeless In Shakespeare

"The most important factor in the enduring popularity of Shakespeare 's plays in that his drama presents timeless themes and memorable characters that continue to speak to modern audiences."How true is this statement of the Shakespeare play you studied in class?What were the main themes?Were these themes 'timeless '? (must provide examples from the modern day)Who were the main characters?Were they memorable and why?ESSAYShakespeare 's play 'The Merchant of Venice ' captures timeless theme 's of society woven into the story of a wealthy merchant in Venice. The themes can be found throughout the entire play formed mostly between the diverse relationships of the characters. Though the play is set in a different era many of the basic themes of
Still have I borne it with a patient shrug, for sufferance is the badge of all our tribe. You call me misbeliever, cut-throat dog, and spit upon my Jewish gaberdine, and all for use of that which is mine own. Well then, it now appears you need my help...What should I say to you? Should I not say, 'Hath a dog money? Is it possible a cur can lend three thousand ducats? '...Say this: 'Fair sir, you spat on me on Wednesday last, you spurned me such a day, another time you called me dog, and for these courtesies I 'll lend you thus much moneys '? (p.83, I.3)This quote shows the strained and hostile relationship between Antonio and Shylock and shows Shylock 's hesitance and resentment of the idea of helping Antonio. It is evident in this quote that Antonio bears prejudice towards Shylock based on the fact that he is of a different faith. This form of prejudice is a solid theme in 'The Merchant of Venice ' and is still common today. The major modern example would be the Holocaust of the Jews in World War 2. This was the mass killing and hatred of people based solely on their faith. Still today many people are discriminated against based on their faith. There are forms of prejudice found everywhere in this modern
They are two couples soon to be wed and as a symbol of their loyalty to one another the women present the two men with a ring each. The men 's loyalty is tested when a series of events unfold that lead to them being pressured into giving their rings away. They ultimately fold and give away the rings thus abandoning to symbol of loyalty to their partners. The form of loyalty to ones partner is still relevant today and the symbol of exchanging rings to represent this loyalty is still used today in marriage. The abdication of the loyalties that accompany the ring was raised in the play 'The Merchant of Venice ' to effectively drive the tension in the