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Because the play deals with inter-ethnic or interracial marriage (depending on how one interprets the term "Moor", Othello has been banned in societies that do not approve of this type of marriage. In addition, Desdemona defies her father--a no-no in strongly patriarchal societies--which is another reason that the play has been banned in certain places. In the US today, some parents, teachers, and librarians perceive that Othello is not appropriate for younger readers due to its mature themes of sexuality and racism, but the play isn't so much banned as made unavailable to younger readers.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 11y ago"The Merchant of Venice" was banned in various schools because of the controversial character who plays an evil role in the play - Shylock. Putting it bluntly, Shylock is Jewish, greedy, and cruel. While in the present day it seems to show off typical anti-semitism, it was probably not the center of focus in Shakespeare's time. It's a shame that the rest of the play has been undermined by what I feel is a little bit sensitive.
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What is the surname of the clown in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'?
The clown in the Merchant of Venice is Lancelot Gobbo.
What type of play is The Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice was written by William Shakespeare. It is considered a comedy. The main character is Antonio, the merchant.
What does 'blinking idiot' in The Merchant of Venice mean?
Portia said 'blinking idiot' in the Merchant of Venice.
Character sketch of Antonio in Merchant Of Venice?
1.Merchant of Venice 2.Antonio 3.Bassanio
What are the ratings and certificates for The Merchant of Venice - 1922?
The Merchant of Venice - 1922 is rated/received certificates of: UK:U
Who is duke of Venice in the merchant of the Venice?
Who knows? The Duke of Venice is not a character in the play The Merchant of Venice. In Othello, yes. But not in the Merchant of Venice.
A Setting on the Merchant of Venice?
The Merchant of Venice is set, surprisingly enough, in Venice.
What play had the phrase A blinking idiot in it?
the line is from a play called the merchant of Venice
Who is Brutus in merchant of Venice?
Brutus is in Julius Caesar not Merchant of Venice.
Who is nerissas husband in the merchant of Venice?
Gratiano is the husband of Nerissa in The Merchant of Venice.
When was The Merchant of Venice released?
The Merchant of Venice was released on 12/29/2004.
What was the Production Budget for The Merchant of Venice?
The Production Budget for The Merchant of Venice was $30,000,000.
What play does all that glitters is not gold from?
It is from Merchant of Venice.
Is The Merchant of Venice a musical?
No. Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice is a tragic comedy, not a musical. However, several films have been made based off of The Merchant of Venice.
You were born in Venice and your father was a merchant?
Jessica, daughter of Shylock in 'The Merchant of Venice'. Except that Shylock was not a merchant; he was a moneylender. Antonio was the merchant, and he had no children.
What is the surname of the clown in Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice'?
The clown in the Merchant of Venice is Lancelot Gobbo.
What is the duration of The Maori Merchant of Venice?
The duration of The Maori Merchant of Venice is 2.63 hours.
