one that is portraying various peoples lives throughout Venice and Belmont. During the course of the play there is a concentration of thoughts and emotions towards the character Shylock‚ a Jewish usurer‚ this is the very character that we shall be concentrating the question in the title on. In most scenes the character Shylock has to deal with a lot of racial discrimination‚ which has at modern times become unacceptable to most people. Elizabethan society was largely anti-Semitic and as such the audience
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Although Shylock is viewed by Christians in the play as a cruel man‚ Shylock is a victim because he is mistreated‚ betrayed and his possessions‚ culture and dignity are taken away from him‚ all because he is a Jew. Shylock is a victim of the play because he is mistreated. Shylock is being abused by Christians but mostly Antonio. Shylock says‚ “You call me misbeliever‚ cut-throat dog‚ / And spet upon my Jewish gaberdine‚ / And all for use of that which is mine own.” (1.3.107-109). Shylock shows through
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“Is it Fair” Introduction Cohen (1986) argues that corruption has been described as “acting on opportunities‚ created by virtue of one’s authority‚ for personal gain at the expense of the public one is authorized to serve.” Cohen felt that it can be dangerous that the officers accept these gratuities because what might start without intent on the part of the officer may be become a patterned expectation and can lead to targeting and misuse of power if the gratuity stops. On a different
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Shylock as Villian in Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice In Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice the antagonist of the play is Shylock. Shylock is a wealthy Jewish moneylender. Shylock is probably the most memorable character in the play because of Shakespeare’s excellent characterization of him. Shylock is the antagonist in the play because he stands in the way of love‚ but this does not necessarily make him the villain of the play. Shylock can be seen as both the
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Terrorism is just a word in English‚ but it is a hazard for mankind and the spread of terrorism is the most terrifying of all. Be it in the minor nations like Ireland and Israel‚ or in the huge ones: Russia and USA‚ terrorism has become the main challenge to most of the governments today. It has been described as ‘the use of international violence by group or individuals to achieve political goals’‚ by the experts in U.S.A. In simple words‚ it is the spread of terror. It consists of a series of
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mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.” In Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice‚ Shylock is the core of all ripples. He lashed out against the prejudice that was thrust upon him and is considered evil for doing so. The Merchant of Venice brought together different characters of different religions. Shakespeare used characters in this play to reflect sixteenth century views on Christianity and Judaism. The character Shylock wass used to embody the religious conflicts of the Elizabethan era. Throughout
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interpretation of Shylock oscillates throughout the play. We must also recognize that Shylock has most likely become a villain as a result of being unfairly victimized for having Jewish heritage. During the sixteenth century‚ when the play was written‚ mistreatment towards Jews was common; especially in Venice as it was an anti-sematic city. Jewish people were stereotyped as greedy‚ deceitful individuals who were seen as outcasts in society. The Christian community therefore mistreated Shylock‚ for being
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How Does the Language and Stagecraft in Acts IV.i and V Reveal a sympathetic Portrayal of Shylock? Is this consistent with Elizabethan attitudes towards Jews? The anti Semitic message which plagued Europe throughout the Middle Ages has spawned many thought provoking‚ controversial plays. Its complex main character‚ the unforgettable Shylock expresses true emotions‚ develops throughout the production‚ and thus brings about a different portrayal of medieval Jews‚ previously limited to that of the
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that I am Jew. When the day comes in three months from now and he can’t pay the three thousand ducats. I will say to him look to your bond!!! I will not give mercy for him. In the other hand maybe if I do lay mercy on him and ‚ if all ships does not come back in three months and thus Bassanio won Portia’s hand in marriage ‚ I can get the money that they owe thrice as much. Also‚ if neither that happens I can make them my slaves for life because I’m see as a fiend or a devil. He hates me
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have a fateful encounter. Shylock: What‚ cursed trash of this world?! You refuse to let me in despite my generous offer of 10 ducats payment? Ticket booth employee: Look‚ man‚ my job is hard enough as it is. Come back with some real cash or I’m going to have to call security. Aaron: Why hath this cavalcade halted? What holds us motionless here? (Shylock turns and makes eye contact with Aaron) Shylock (rubbing hands): Hark! Allow me to introduce myself. I am Shylock…. The Christian…. I come
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