An example of this idea is when Jessica betrays her father to elope with Lorenzo. There is also disguise‚ when Portia and Nerissa disguise themselves as male layers to save Antonio from the bond. The idea of Shylock taking a pound of flesh from Antonio’s body is a gory image‚ which makes Shylock a typical villain from a fairytale. The element of a princess who is imprisoned in a tower is added when Portia is not able to choose her own suitor due to her deceased father’s wishes‚ as the suitor must choose
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and whether the works attributed to him were written by others. Character Analysis Shylock: Although critics tend to agree that Shylock is The Merchant of Venice’s most noteworthy figure‚ no consensus has been reached on whether to read him as a bloodthirsty bogeyman‚ a clownish Jewish stereotype‚ or a tragic figure whose sense of decency has been fractured by the persecution he endures. Certainly‚ Shylock is the play’s antagonist‚ and he is menacing enough to seriously imperil the happiness
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In this assessment I will analyse Shakespeare’s use of language‚ structure and dramatic techniques to present the relationship between Shylock and the Christians at different points of the play. I will first look at Act 1 Scene 3‚ where we learn that Shylock has suffered mercilessly at the hands of the Christians and now harbors an almost sadistic hatred towards them. This can be evidence by Shylock’s statement to Antonio. “You………gabardine‚”. This statement allows the audience to gain an understanding
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Portia: Is thy name Shylock? Shylock: Yes. Portia: Of a strange nature is the suit you follow. (To Antonio): You stand within his danger‚ do you not? Antonio: Ay‚ so he says. Portia: Do you confess the bond? Antonio: I do. Portia: Then must the Jew be merciful. Shylock: On what compulsion must I? Portia: The quality of mercy is not strained; it droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath: it is twice blest‚ it blesses him that gives and him that takes. It becomes the throned
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55) Scene 6: What happens in this scene? Comment on the difference between the play and the film: why does the film let Shylock come home and find his house empty? Scene 7 Back at Belmont: What makes Morocco make up his mind which casket to choose? Comment on Portia’s words on p. 61‚ ll. 78 -79. Are the same words used in the film? Scene 8: Solanio makes fun of Shylock. (Find his lines on p. 63‚ ll. 12 – 22) Comment on his words. ll. 25 – 26: what does Solanio realize? Why would the fact
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extreme. He values only money‚ and not family. After Jessica runs away Shylock states‚ “I would my daughter were dead at my foot‚ and the jewels in her ear.” (III. i. 79-80). When Jessica runs away‚ he does not care that she is gone. He only wishes for his money‚ which she has stolen‚ to be returned to him. Shylock also prioritizes himself and what he has to gain over the lives of others. While making the deal with Antonio‚ Shylock states‚ “Expressed in the condition‚ let the forfeit be nominated for
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Venice‚ the character of Shylock reveals to us Shakespeare’s attitude towards the Jewish people and anti-Semitism. Throughout the play Shylock is treated with a continuum of hostility and disrespect from the other characters. Many would argue that Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice condones anti-Semitism‚ but if a closer look is taken‚ Shakespeare’s playwright actually supports an opposing point of view. We see this through character quotes and speeches‚ particularly Shylock and Antonio. This is noticeable
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values and relationships. Shakespeare displays Shylock‚ one of the main characters in the play The Merchant of Venice in his relationships with fellow humans through the conflict of different religions and faiths. Shakespeare depicts Shylock to the audience as angry when he is around Christians especially Antonio. “You call me misbeliever‚ cut-throat dog‚ and spit upon my Jewish gabardine‚ and all for the use of that which is mine own” here Shylock reclaims the despicable manner that Antonio has
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revolves around fairness and so karma since in the end Shylock does not deserve what he gets. First of all‚ Shylock is portrayed as the victim in the play; he is not mean. He has never done anything to hurt Antonio who is in fact the bad guy. Shylock is being persecuted by Antonio and his friends‚ because he is a Jew. Antonio had spit on Shylock‚ called him a misbeliever‚ a dog‚ had disgraced him‚ thwarted his bargains and more. While Shylock did nothing but take it without responding‚ in hope that
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critics mean when they suggest that Shylock is “too large” for the play? Does he fulfill or exceed his role? Model Answer – In order to ensure that we understand Shylock as a threat to the happiness of Venice’s citizens and lovers‚ Shakespeare uses a number of dramatic devices to amplify Shylock’s villainy. In doing so‚ however‚ he creates a character so compelling that many feel Shylock comes to dominate the play‚ thereby making him “too large.” Certainly‚ Shylock is a masterful creation. At his cruelest
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