Sentence: Being the antagonist and villain throughout the play Shylock must be the antithesis to the general characteristics of the protagonist and supporting cast. B. Shylock was a Jew‚ a not very admirable quality during the late 16th century in Venice. C. “Shylock‚ albeit I neither lend nor borrow/ by taking nor by giving of excess” (Act 1‚ Scene 3‚ Lines 61-62) D. He is a usurer‚ something that Antonia literally despises and spits upon. E. This shows the hypocrisy of Antonio’s actions
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Nicholas Bouwer Mr. Koughan Anti-Semitism in The Merchant of Venice Anti-Semitism‚ which has often been called the longest hatred (a comment on the unbelievably long time jews have been prosecuted as the bane of the earth)‚ has recurred in society for centuries. Since before medieval times‚ Jews have been accused of treacherous acts which include the murder of Jesus‚ the Bubonic plague‚ poisoning wells and controlling all monetary aspects in people’s lives with the act of usury. Accusations
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Jasdeep Bains Mrs. Valdez ENG2D1-05 Wednesday May 28‚ 2008 Appearance Vs Reality in Merchant Of Venice This theme of Appearance Vs. Reality is used throughout the play to mislead and confuse so things may not always be what they seem. Shakespeare uses deception to enhance the unfolding drama and involve his audience more fully in the play – the audience are party to deceptions which the characters themselves are unaware of. Prejudice was common and the word “Jew” applied to hardhearted unscrupulous
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William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice shows many ideas and values that are still relevant today. Gender inequality‚ one of the main themes throughout the play‚ one of the most talked about topics in the country. Marriage in The Merchant of Venice left women with no freedom in choosing who they wanted to marry‚ while marriage now has given women the choice. Women did not have a say‚ their thoughts were never taken into consideration. Shylock makes a deal with Antonio who doesn’t fulfil his
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Anti-Semitism and the desecration of the Jewish population have been in existence for nearly five thousand years. In the Elizabethan era‚ a question of anti-Semitism invariably arises. In William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice‚ we find that one of the characters is the embodiment and expression of anti-Semitic attitude that is pervasive in Elizabethan society. "Anti-Semitism was an intricate part in Shakespeare’s years. Jews were considered vile and scorned upon. Shakespeare presents
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In the Merchant of Venice‚ Shakespeare illustrates his feelings towards Jews in 17th century England through the use of a commonly known stereotype during the time‚ the racial tension between Jews and Christians. Shylock is the focal point of the play‚ and acts as the traditional stereotype of the Jew in Elizabethan times. The merchant of venice is often seen as an anti-semitic work due to the stereotypical portrayal of the jewish character shylock. Some would argue that the most inevitable interpretation
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(Lawrence&Lee 51). Society often victimizes individuals who have a value system or a personal sense of morality that does not conform with its own. William Shakespeare‚ Jerome Lawrence and Robert E. Lee expertly articulate this concept within The Merchant of Venice and Inherit the Wind. Bertram Cates and Shylock experience multiple forms of persecution in each of their towns. The fact that both characters undergo a tangible penalty highlights the similarities as well as the differences between the two
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Essay Planning Sheet Topic | TRUE LOVE | Thesis(What you wish to say about the topic) | IN THE MERCHANT OF VENICE‚ LOVE IS ALWAYS ACCOMPANIED BETRAYAL AND IS NOT IN ITS TRUE FORM. | First proof of thesis(This would be your topic sentence for body paragraph One‚ thus what you are going to prove in your first body paragraph) | PORTIA AND BASSANIO APPARENTLY “LOVE” EACH OTHER‚ BUT THEY BOTH SHOW THAT LOVE IS NOT THE TOP PRIORITY. | Second proof of thesis(Topic sentence for body paragraph
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Shylock‚ Villain or victim? The Merchant of Venice June 8th‚ 2011 In the play The Merchant of Venice Shylock is supposed to be the protagonist‚ the definition of protagonist is; the leading character or a major character in a drama‚ movie‚ novel‚ or other fictional text. But the way Shylock is portrayed is more along the lines of being both victim and villain. Shylock is out for one pound of Antonio’s flesh which will in the end kill Antonio and the flesh will do him no good anyway. But he
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Money versus Love/Human Relationships Which is more important to you in life‚ money or love? Both are important and necessary parts of life‚ but which one brings more of the other? In the The Merchant Of Venice it seems that money is the more important thing in several places within the play‚ money is mentioned before a person as well as love itself. This is a consistent pattern throughout the play with the majority of the characters but this is highlighted within the lines of Shylock The Jew
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