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Shylock, the Jewish moneylender in The Merchant of Venice, is the victim of constant prejudice on account of his religion. Shakespeare shows us this in two ways: he has many of the characters, Gratiano, Salerio, Antonio and Solanio particularly actually say cutting and nasty things to or about Shylock based on his religion, such as:
Antonio: Mark you this, Bassanio: the devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. (the "devil" here is Shylock)
Antonio: The Hebrew will turn Christian; he grows kind. (based on the strange belief that Jews are somehow less kind than Christians)
Solanio: Here comes another of the tribe. A third cannot be matched, unless the devil himself turn Jew. (This about the inoffensive Tubal, a friend of Shylock's)
Shylock also refers to the treatment he gets at the hands of Antonio. "You call me misbeliever, cutthroat dog, and spit on my Jewish gaberdine"
Shylock is also guilty of such sentiments. He says of Antonio "I hate him for he is a Christian" before getting into his real complaint--that Antonio lends money for free and thus cuts into his moneylending business (He's sort of a forerunner to the RIAA).
These nasty opinions and ideas are about religion, not race. Jessica becomes one of the gang the moment she changes her religion. But that does not really matter as the play (or rather this particular plotline) is about how prejudice can bring out the desire for revenge in its victims.
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Did William Shakespeare ever have his plays performed before the king and queen?
Yes. We have documentary evidence of that. The records of the Master of the Revels for 1605 show that the King's Men were called upon to play a number of plays at court, most of them by Shakespeare, including Othello, The Merchant of Venice, and Love's Labour's Lost.
Did any of the royal family watch Shakespeare's plays?
Yes. Court records show that The King's Men performed a number of times before King James and his family, all of whom were strong patrons of the theatre. In particular, the records of the Master of the King's Revels Edward Tilney between Nov. 1, 1604 and Easter 1605 show that the King's Men performed eleven times before the king, including the Shakespeare plays Henry V, Merchant of Venice, Othello, Merry Wives of Windsor, Measure for Measure, The Comedy of Errors and Love's Labour's Lost. The King liked The Merchant of Venice so much that he asked for it to be played for him a second time. Tilney identifies the "poet who made the plays" as "Shaxberd".
How do allusions add extra meaning to The Merchant of Venice?
They reinforce the subject they are referring to connect the meaning of a dialogue or sentence to the reader. It may also show the date or setting of the book.
Can you Show me Venice on a map?
Italy
What does Shakespeare's want to be when he grows up?
There are no records to show what Shakespeare's childhood aspirations were.
What is the story of William shakespeare named the merchant all about?
One of William Shakespeare's plays is called The Merchant of Venice. This is probably the one you are thinking of. It has two intertwined plots: in one of them a rich woman called Portia is obliged to marry any man who can guess in which of three caskets her picture is hid. A couple of guys guess wrong but along comes the fellow she wants and Hooray! he guesses right and they get married. It would be a dull show if it weren't for the subplot, in which the aforesaid wooer has his creditworthy friend borrow money for this wooing project from a Jewish moneylender called Shylock. The security for this loan is a pound of the borrower's flesh; he defaults and Shylock tries to foreclose. They are in court over it when in comes Portia disguised as a lawyer, who points out a loophole or two which foils Shylock's plan.
What are the release dates for The Daily Show - 1996 Stephen Merchant 17-65?
The Daily Show - 1996 Stephen Merchant 17-65 was released on: USA: 28 February 2012
When did Shakespeare write 'who knows what lies in the hearts of men'?
Oh, dude, Shakespeare wrote that line in his play "Julius Caesar," Act 2, Scene 1. So like, around the early 1600s. But hey, who really knows what was going on in that guy's head, right? I mean, he could've been writing about his grocery list for all we know.
What are the release dates for Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - 2009 Stephen Merchant - 5.5?
Kevin Pollak's Chat Show - 2009 Stephen Merchant - 5.5 was released on: USA: 19 May 2013
How does shakespeare show pride and honor?
by taking drugsa
Why does johnny revisit merchant lyte shortly after the trial?
Hedecided to meet him to show him the silver cup that he had. Which would mean Johnny's related to Merchant Lyte
Why does Antonio show so much hatred towards Shylock?
Antonio's hatred towards Shylock stems from a combination of personal and societal factors. As a Christian, Antonio embodies the religious and cultural prejudices of his time, viewing Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, as both a rival and a symbol of greed. Additionally, Antonio's disdain is intensified by Shylock's business practices and the animosity that arises from their previous interactions, where Antonio has publicly insulted and belittled Shylock. This animosity reflects broader themes of intolerance and conflict between different communities in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice."
