example of prejudice occurs between Portia and the Prince of Morocco. This prejudice‚ however‚ is not religious like the prejudice between Shylock and Antonio‚ but is more of a form of racial prejudice. As the second act begins‚ Morocco states‚ "Mislike me not for my complexion‚ the shadowed livery of the burnished sun." (2.1.1-2). This was said to Portia to ask her not to judge the prince on his complexion‚ but rather that he be judged on what is inside of him. Portia‚ however‚ had decided that she would
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money which he never gets back. Shylock’s conviction is shown: “My deeds upon my head! I crave the law‚ / The penalty and forfeit of my bond” (IV.i.213-214); in the play‚ however‚ it is shown that he never gets his bond. Another character called Portia‚ who dresses up as a male lawyer‚ displays justice as well. She is eager to bring justice to Shylock whether it be in his favour or not;
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the two young men‚ Shakespeare suggests in compressed form two of the elements of the play — the real dangers that the merchant of Venice will face and the world of youth and laughter which will be the background to the love stories of Bassanio and Portia‚
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Shakespeare clearly depicts the theme money and love in the relations between lovers and family members. The first love story we were introduced to is Portia and Bassanio. In Act I‚ Bassanio tells Antonio that he is in love with a lady in Belmont. Later‚ we discover that it is not a pure love‚ but rather a materialistic one. Bassanio says describing Portia: “In Belmont is a lady richly left‚ and she is fair… Hang on her temples like a golden fleece.” It is clear that he started his description with the
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Notes merchant of Venice Key characters Shylock‚ Antonio‚ Bassanio‚ Portia Need to know Personality traits How they impact on the plot of the narrative? How they change throughout the play? Key relationships The problems they must overcome Their characters importance in the plot key themes Law‚ mercy and revenge Self-interest vs love Prejudice and intolerance Wealth Greed vs generosity Love and friendship Law‚ mercy and revenge The law can be manipulated (scene 4) Law favors
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The Merchant of Venice Merchant of Venice deals with sensitive issues which are relevant even in today’s time. Appearance versus reality lies at the core of the play. Also‚ the social standing of the era is pictured beautifully in the drama. William Shakespeare is the most legendry English poet and writer. All over the world‚ he has been regarded as the greatest writer and the most marvelous dramatist. Often described as national
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respects. Like the Venice of the play‚ the casket contest presents the same opportunities and the same rules to men of various nations‚ ethnicities‚ and religions. Also like Venice‚ the hidden bias of the casket test is fundamentally Christian. To win Portia‚ Bassanio must ignore the gold casket‚ which bears the inscription‚ “Who chooseth me shall gain what many men desire” (II.vii.5)‚ and the silver casket‚ which says‚ “Who chooseth me shall get as much as he deserves” (II.vii.7). The correct casket
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the other hand‚ throughout the whole play is only concerned with himself. He only cares about marrying Portia and sharing in her inheritance. Antonio might see his love in competition with Portia’s love. The only place where I see any sort of affection from Bassanio is when he gets news of Antonio’s trial. This just goes to show that sometimes love is not returned in the same capacity. Portia may or may not love Bassanio. Judging from her talking about the Hercules myth‚ we know she knows he was
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Upon visiting London in 1592‚ the Duke of Wurttemberg observed‚ “most of the inhabitants are employed in buying and selling merchandise‚ and trading in every corner of the world.” Explore and compare the dramatists use of trade in Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus and William Shakespeare’s The Merchant Of Venice with reference to a range of critical reading. Both plays were written in the 1590 ’s‚ the same period at which the duke visited london and made the statement that features in the title
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Is shylock portrayed as the villain or the victim in the play? The play ‘Merchant of Venice’ is about a man called Bassanio who needs another loan of his good friend Antonio. He guarantees a loan of the Jew‚ Shylock. Shylock is both the villain and the victim in this play. He is the villain when he sees the opportunity to take revenge on Antonio for the way he has treated him and makes a bond to take a pound of his flesh. His anger is fuelled even more when his daughter runs away and steals his
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