role of the mob in Julius Caesar. OR b) Critically comment on the funeral speeches in Julius Caesar. P.T.O. ME (P) 12 *MEP12* SECTION B 6. a) Write a critical note on the significance of the court scene in The Merchant of Venice. OR b) The Merchant of Venice is about judgement‚ redemption and mercy. It begins with usury and corrupt love ; it ends with harmony and perfect love. Substantiate. 7. a) Bring out the significance of the forest of Arden in As You Like It. OR b) Discuss
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horse in Taming of the Shrew‚ and surely people of our time would find that amusing as well. A large part of Shakespeare’s comedy was disguises. The use of disguise was a key part of Shakespearean comedy; his plays Much Ado About Nothing‚ The Merchant of Venice‚ and Twelfth Night all use the element of disguise as part of their plot‚ some more than others. Much Ado About Nothing‚ one of Shakespeare’s "festive" comedies‚ centers around two couples. One‚ Claudio and Hero‚ fall in love at first sight
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literature. Without an examination of both historic and contemporary anti-Semitism‚ students may be left with stereotypical and negative conceptions of Jews and Judaism. Certainly one of the most characteristic and troubling aspects of The Merchant of Venice is that the depiction of Shylock reinforces the stereotype of Jews as money- hungry and greedy. This stereotype has been around for centuries‚ and continues to be perpetuated today. Having students learn about some of the historical roots and
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factors that contribute to answering the question. In the preformed version of Michael Radford Merchant of Venice there is a strong depiction of homosexuality‚ which is his own analysis of their relationship. This could alter the audience’s view on the play‚ as this theme is noticeable and quite obvious. There are various themes that go on from beginning to end of the play one of which is the law in Venice. This scene shows how anxious Bassanio is about Antonio losing his pound of flesh to shylock
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The prince studies the inscriptions on the three caskets and chooses the gold one‚ which proves to be an incorrect choice. In Venice‚ Shylock is furious to find that his daughter has run away‚ but rejoices in the fact that Antonio’s ships are rumored to have been wrecked and that he will soon be able to claim his debt. In Belmont‚ the prince of Aragon also visits Portia. He‚ too
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Born in 1254 in Venice‚ Marco Polo is today a well-known figure of pre-Renaissance travels‚ and for his ground breaking travels to lands never before journeyed by Europeans. He was an Italian traveler and author‚ and spent the majority of his life travelling and exploring. His father Nicolo and uncle Maffeo‚ both merchants‚ had conducted business and trade in Constantinopole (now known as Istanbul) and the Crimea. However‚ when Genoa’s merchants‚ rivals to the Italian Polo’s‚ took over trade in
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Throughout the play‚ The Merchant of Venice‚ Shakespeare cultivates the idea of “Shylock the Jew” being both a villain and a victim each depending on the reader’s interpretation of the play. 16th century Venice was largely Roman Catholic and Christian. I think in correctly interpreting the play‚ we have to take a look at what influences Shakespeare may have had in devising Shylock’s character. In 16th century Europe‚ there was a massive revolt called the Reformation led by Saxon Monk named
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Germany in 1935 as ‘cowardly and malicious’ when ‘properly understood’‚ a line that undermines both the intelligence and self-esteem of local people upon reading (in that they did not read enough into the play)‚ and the true meaning of The Merchant of Venice. Upon saying that the deeper meaning is that Shylock is cowardly and malicious‚ they are mistaking the shallow‚ surface meaning for a deeper one. As Harold Bloom commented in 1999‚ ‘It would have been better for the Jewish people had Shakespeare
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tragic heroes is paradoxically vulnerable‚ dependent on women’s confirmation and approval’ (2001‚ P134-35). This is especially true in relation to Mac as everything that he does is under the influence and control of Pat. In relation to ‘The Merchant of Venice’‚ Bassanio is looking for approval through Portia’s deceased father and his lottery. Though Portia is represented in the production as an intelligent‚ witty and beautiful woman‚ she is dependent on man’s approval‚ more specifically her deceased
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murder will not be hid long: William Shakespeare‚ The Merchant of Venice‚ II‚ 2‚ 73. Per. 2 student:____________________________ Per. 5 student:____________________________ 106 The Devil can cite Scripture for his Purpose: William Shakespeare‚ The Merchant of Venice‚ I‚ 3‚ 93. Per. 2 student:____________________________ Per. 5 student:____________________________ p. 106 Oh God‚ he speaks only of his horse: William Shakespeare‚ The Merchant of Venice‚ I‚ 2‚ 36. Bradbury ’s quotation is not quite correct;
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