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The statement that "Shylock got what he deserved" reflects the complex themes of justice and mercy in Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice." While Shylock's insistence on the pound of flesh as repayment for a debt may seem cruel and vindictive, it also highlights his experiences of discrimination and loss. Ultimately, his forced conversion to Christianity and the loss of his wealth can be viewed as a tragic consequence of his rigid adherence to the law, raising questions about the morality of the justice he sought. This duality invites audiences to consider whether he was a villain or a victim of the societal prejudices of his time.
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Why does Shylock hate Jews?
Shylock did not hate Jews. Shylock was a Jew.
What was Shylock's religion?
Shylock, a character in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, was a Jew.
How to Compare and contrast antino and shylock in merchant of Venice?
Shylock and Antonio are both businessmen, but Shylock is a moneylender (banker) and Antonio is a merchant (trader).
Is Antonio or Shylock morally worse?
This is a tricky question and not one with a simple answer. Savvy directors will try to negotiate the grey area which does not show either as totally good or bad. Antonio has no real reason to treat Shylock badly, but he does. He treats him with contempt and insults him. He undermines Shylock's business by lending money to people without charging interest, but this is not done to hurt Shylock, rather out of conviction of the rightness of the action. At the same time, Antonio is supported by and his actions endorsed by those with power in Venice, the same people who have ensured that the only way that Shylock can make money is to lend money on interest (since by law Jews were extremely limited in the businesses they could run.) So although Antonio's actions are not particularly reprehensible, he has less of an excuse for them, and is a willing part of the society which keeps the Jewish people down. This is seen when he takes part in the court's attack on Shylock, forcing his conversion and taking his money and giving it to the worthless Lorenzo. At this point, Antonio is despicable. As well, he and everyone else think it is just fine to break your promises, as Antonio does to Shylock and as he encourages Bassanio to do in the matter of his wedding ring. Shylock, on the other hand, does have a justification for what he does. He is the victim of constant abuse and is restricted by society as to what job he may do. But he vents all of his hatred and frustration on one man, Antonio, who, if not innocent, is neither the most Anti-Semitic of the characters in the play (compare Salario or Graziano) Plotting someone's death is a very serious matter, and is clearly much more than Antonio deserves. Shylock is condemned for being inflexible, but this revenge was bought and paid for, and Antonio willingly agreed to it. There is no reason for Shylock to relent, unless he accepts that his revenge is excessive. But it is all the revenge he is likely to get, and he doesn't even get that much. In the end, it is he and not Antonio that suffers, as he finds that he cannot fight city hall--the prevailing society will take care of its own in the end. Audiences in Shakespeare's day would recognize Shylock as one of those minor characters in comedies who, because of their moral failings, end up getting dumped on. The audience is invited to think "He deserved it for being so merciless", just as Malvolio deserved his punishment for being a prig, Falstaff deserved his punishment for being a rogue, and Lucio deserved his for being a liar and a slanderer. But it does seem to modern eyes that Shylock's punishment is excessive, just as Lucio's is too mild. But then Antonio, like Angelo, gets off scot-free, so we see that justice is not something we should expect from a Shakespeare play, even a comedy.
Which Shakespeare play features Shylock?
You will find Portia and Shylock in the play of Hamlet.
Germany got what they deserved at the end of ww1?
It depended on what side you are on, if you think Germany got what they deserved or not.
Why does Shylock hate Jews?
Shylock did not hate Jews. Shylock was a Jew.
Was it right to wipe out people in Vietnam?
yes. the gooks deserved everything they got
Did anyone receive punishment that did not deserve it in the Odysseus?
no. they all deserved what they got because they got greedy and impatient and so on.
When was Operation Shylock created?
Operation Shylock was created in 1993.
What actors and actresses appeared in Shylock - 1913?
The cast of Shylock - 1913 includes: Harry Baur as Shylock Jules Berry
How did Thomas Paine change United States?
the colonist got the freedomthey wanted and deserved
What was Shylock's religion?
Shylock, a character in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice, was a Jew.
What are the release dates for We the People With Gloria Allred - 2011 My Sink Runneth Over You Got What You Deserved 1-169?
We the People With Gloria Allred - 2011 My Sink Runneth Over You Got What You Deserved 1-169 was released on: USA: 2012
How to Compare and contrast antino and shylock in merchant of Venice?
Shylock and Antonio are both businessmen, but Shylock is a moneylender (banker) and Antonio is a merchant (trader).
Is Antonio or Shylock morally worse?
This is a tricky question and not one with a simple answer. Savvy directors will try to negotiate the grey area which does not show either as totally good or bad. Antonio has no real reason to treat Shylock badly, but he does. He treats him with contempt and insults him. He undermines Shylock's business by lending money to people without charging interest, but this is not done to hurt Shylock, rather out of conviction of the rightness of the action. At the same time, Antonio is supported by and his actions endorsed by those with power in Venice, the same people who have ensured that the only way that Shylock can make money is to lend money on interest (since by law Jews were extremely limited in the businesses they could run.) So although Antonio's actions are not particularly reprehensible, he has less of an excuse for them, and is a willing part of the society which keeps the Jewish people down. This is seen when he takes part in the court's attack on Shylock, forcing his conversion and taking his money and giving it to the worthless Lorenzo. At this point, Antonio is despicable. As well, he and everyone else think it is just fine to break your promises, as Antonio does to Shylock and as he encourages Bassanio to do in the matter of his wedding ring. Shylock, on the other hand, does have a justification for what he does. He is the victim of constant abuse and is restricted by society as to what job he may do. But he vents all of his hatred and frustration on one man, Antonio, who, if not innocent, is neither the most Anti-Semitic of the characters in the play (compare Salario or Graziano) Plotting someone's death is a very serious matter, and is clearly much more than Antonio deserves. Shylock is condemned for being inflexible, but this revenge was bought and paid for, and Antonio willingly agreed to it. There is no reason for Shylock to relent, unless he accepts that his revenge is excessive. But it is all the revenge he is likely to get, and he doesn't even get that much. In the end, it is he and not Antonio that suffers, as he finds that he cannot fight city hall--the prevailing society will take care of its own in the end. Audiences in Shakespeare's day would recognize Shylock as one of those minor characters in comedies who, because of their moral failings, end up getting dumped on. The audience is invited to think "He deserved it for being so merciless", just as Malvolio deserved his punishment for being a prig, Falstaff deserved his punishment for being a rogue, and Lucio deserved his for being a liar and a slanderer. But it does seem to modern eyes that Shylock's punishment is excessive, just as Lucio's is too mild. But then Antonio, like Angelo, gets off scot-free, so we see that justice is not something we should expect from a Shakespeare play, even a comedy.
Which Shakespeare play features Shylock?
You will find Portia and Shylock in the play of Hamlet.
