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Who said If you prick us do we not bleed if you tickle us do we not laugh if you poison us do we not die and if you wrong us shall we not revenge?
justin bieber
What does shylock bring wiht him to the courtroom?
Shylock: I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions; fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same diseases, heal'd by the same means, warm'd and cool'd by the same winter and summer, as a Christian is? If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, do we not revenge? If we are like you in the rest, we will resemble you in that. The Merchant Of Venice Act 3, scene 1, 58-68
What does 'If you prick me do I not bleed' mean?
One would hope that Shakespere is petitioning for tolerance and equality in anti-semetic Elizabethan England in the play from which this quote is taken: The Merchant of Venice. However, Elizabethan England was not as anti-Semitic as all that, the quotation is wrong, and needs to be read in context. Shylock, in explaining why he is pursuing Antonio, says that Jews are just like Christians: "If you prick us, do we not bleed", he says. He is talking about Jews as a group, not just about himself. But the argument is working toward the statement, "and if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?" Far from a plea for tolerance, Shylock is making an argument for intolerance, since he says that if the Venetian Christians are intolerant (as they certainly are) then why shouldn't the Venetian Jews be just as intolerant?However, we must never imagine that Shakespeare meant a thing just because he has one of his characters say it. In the larger view, while we must condemn Shylock's disproportionate attempt at scapegoating Antonio for all the wrongs which have been done to him, it is easy to see how doing people wrong by persistent persecution could lead to such behaviour. While earlier generations of smug Christians claimed that Shylock showed no mercy while the Christians were merciful, we can readily see that the Christians in the play are far from merciful and give a very poor example for Shylock to follow, as the speech from which this quotation is taken shows.
What are some prejudice in the Merchant of Venice?
People judge Shylock because he is a Jew. He cannot escape the harassment that he receives for being Jewish.Jessica is too nice to be a Jew, and therefore must convert to ChristianityThere is only a happy ending for the Christian characters
Who are the main characters in merchant of Venice?
Antonio: A Venetian merchant of considerable wealth, he makes his money from "ventures", or mercantile enterprises using his fleet of ships. Much liked by his friends, Salanio, Gratiano and Salarino, Antonio is owed money by his friend Bassanio. The title of this play is considered to be derived from this character as well as the character of Shylock.Bassanio: The romantic lead of this play. He aims to successfully court the fair Portia. Her marriage will give him the money he needs to pay off his large debts to friend Antonio and so his courtship of Portia is also an attempt to pay off his debts.Shylock: A successful Jewish moneylender who is much maligned over his religion and the practice of moneylenders such as himself of charging interest. He lends the 3000 ducats Bassanio needs to court Portia and hopefully, pay off his debts to Antonio. There is however a catch; if the debt is not repaid, Antonio as security will forfeit one pound of his flesh. It is Shylock who is responsible for the immortal lines, "If you prick us, do we not bleed? if you tickle us, do we not laugh? if you poison us, do we not die? and if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?" (Act III, Scene I, Lines 63-72).Tubul: Friend of Shylock. Dispatched by Shylock to find his daughter, he tells Shylock of the loss of Antonio's ships. This lets Shylock realize that Antonio has now forfeited his debt.Portia: The heroine of this play, Portia is a wealthy and beautiful women who is desired by many, so much so that her father has devised an ingenious test all suitors must perform to win her hand in marriage. This consists of a suitor choosing one of three chests in which her portrait lies. Far from being merely beautiful, Portia also possesses a sharp mind, one, which saves Antonio from doom at the hands of Shylock.Nerissa: As Portia's waiting-maid, she tends to Portia and also helps Portia save Antonio's life. She later marries Bassanio's friend Gratiano.Gratiano: A good friend of Bassanio, he marries Nerissa after falling in love with her at Portia's palace. Bassanio describes him as talkative, saying; "Gratiano speaks an infinite deal of nothing, more than any man in all Venice" (Act I, Scene I, Lines 114).The Prince of Morocco: This suitor is responsible for the expression "All that glitters is not gold; / Often have you heard that told:" (Act II, Scene VII, Lines 65-73). As one of Portia's suitors, he reads this upon choosing the gold casket, which is the wrong one and loses the right to marry Portia.The Prince of Arragon: This suitor also fails to win the fair Portia's hand in marriage when he incorrectly chooses the silver casket.Lorenzo: A close friend of both Bassanio and Antonio, his eloping with Shylock's daughter Jessica, results in part on Shylock's merciless insistence on his pound of flesh when Antonio forfeits Bassanio's debt.Jessica: The daughter of Shylock, her eloping with the "Christian" Lorenzo and her stealing of his property, angers Shylock greatly.Salarino and Salanio: Friends of Antonio who attempt to cheer him up in Act I, Scene I.The Duke of Venice: As judge over the court case between Shylock and Antonio, he has the power to pardon a death sentence. In the play, he is put in a difficult position by Shylock; he doesn't want Antonio to die, but to ignore Shylock's legal rights would be to place all of Venice in disrepute as a place to conduct business.Launcelot Gobbo: A clown and servant to Shylock, he later aids in the escape of Jessica from Shylock and works for Bassanio.Old Gobbo: Launcelot's father, who is blind.Balthazar and Stephano: Servants of Portia.Leonardo: Servant of Bassanio.
Who said If you prick us do we not bleed if you tickle us do we not laugh if you poison us do we not die and if you wrong us shall we not revenge?
justin bieber
What does shylock bring wiht him to the courtroom?
Shylock: I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions; fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same diseases, heal'd by the same means, warm'd and cool'd by the same winter and summer, as a Christian is? If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, do we not revenge? If we are like you in the rest, we will resemble you in that. The Merchant Of Venice Act 3, scene 1, 58-68
What does 'If you prick me do I not bleed' mean?
One would hope that Shakespere is petitioning for tolerance and equality in anti-semetic Elizabethan England in the play from which this quote is taken: The Merchant of Venice. However, Elizabethan England was not as anti-Semitic as all that, the quotation is wrong, and needs to be read in context. Shylock, in explaining why he is pursuing Antonio, says that Jews are just like Christians: "If you prick us, do we not bleed", he says. He is talking about Jews as a group, not just about himself. But the argument is working toward the statement, "and if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?" Far from a plea for tolerance, Shylock is making an argument for intolerance, since he says that if the Venetian Christians are intolerant (as they certainly are) then why shouldn't the Venetian Jews be just as intolerant?However, we must never imagine that Shakespeare meant a thing just because he has one of his characters say it. In the larger view, while we must condemn Shylock's disproportionate attempt at scapegoating Antonio for all the wrongs which have been done to him, it is easy to see how doing people wrong by persistent persecution could lead to such behaviour. While earlier generations of smug Christians claimed that Shylock showed no mercy while the Christians were merciful, we can readily see that the Christians in the play are far from merciful and give a very poor example for Shylock to follow, as the speech from which this quotation is taken shows.
What are some prejudice in the Merchant of Venice?
People judge Shylock because he is a Jew. He cannot escape the harassment that he receives for being Jewish.Jessica is too nice to be a Jew, and therefore must convert to ChristianityThere is only a happy ending for the Christian characters
What makes us the same?
we all bleed red when we are cut
What is the meaning of shylockis 'to bait fish withal' speech?
In "The Merchant of Venice," Shylock's "to bait fish withal" speech reflects his desire for revenge against Antonio. He argues that just as fish would bite at bait, he should have the right to exact his pound of flesh from Antonio as agreed in their contract. This speech highlights Shylock's insistence on strict adherence to the terms of the contract and his deep resentment towards Antonio.
Who are the main characters in merchant of Venice?
Antonio: A Venetian merchant of considerable wealth, he makes his money from "ventures", or mercantile enterprises using his fleet of ships. Much liked by his friends, Salanio, Gratiano and Salarino, Antonio is owed money by his friend Bassanio. The title of this play is considered to be derived from this character as well as the character of Shylock.Bassanio: The romantic lead of this play. He aims to successfully court the fair Portia. Her marriage will give him the money he needs to pay off his large debts to friend Antonio and so his courtship of Portia is also an attempt to pay off his debts.Shylock: A successful Jewish moneylender who is much maligned over his religion and the practice of moneylenders such as himself of charging interest. He lends the 3000 ducats Bassanio needs to court Portia and hopefully, pay off his debts to Antonio. There is however a catch; if the debt is not repaid, Antonio as security will forfeit one pound of his flesh. It is Shylock who is responsible for the immortal lines, "If you prick us, do we not bleed? if you tickle us, do we not laugh? if you poison us, do we not die? and if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?" (Act III, Scene I, Lines 63-72).Tubul: Friend of Shylock. Dispatched by Shylock to find his daughter, he tells Shylock of the loss of Antonio's ships. This lets Shylock realize that Antonio has now forfeited his debt.Portia: The heroine of this play, Portia is a wealthy and beautiful women who is desired by many, so much so that her father has devised an ingenious test all suitors must perform to win her hand in marriage. This consists of a suitor choosing one of three chests in which her portrait lies. Far from being merely beautiful, Portia also possesses a sharp mind, one, which saves Antonio from doom at the hands of Shylock.Nerissa: As Portia's waiting-maid, she tends to Portia and also helps Portia save Antonio's life. She later marries Bassanio's friend Gratiano.Gratiano: A good friend of Bassanio, he marries Nerissa after falling in love with her at Portia's palace. Bassanio describes him as talkative, saying; "Gratiano speaks an infinite deal of nothing, more than any man in all Venice" (Act I, Scene I, Lines 114).The Prince of Morocco: This suitor is responsible for the expression "All that glitters is not gold; / Often have you heard that told:" (Act II, Scene VII, Lines 65-73). As one of Portia's suitors, he reads this upon choosing the gold casket, which is the wrong one and loses the right to marry Portia.The Prince of Arragon: This suitor also fails to win the fair Portia's hand in marriage when he incorrectly chooses the silver casket.Lorenzo: A close friend of both Bassanio and Antonio, his eloping with Shylock's daughter Jessica, results in part on Shylock's merciless insistence on his pound of flesh when Antonio forfeits Bassanio's debt.Jessica: The daughter of Shylock, her eloping with the "Christian" Lorenzo and her stealing of his property, angers Shylock greatly.Salarino and Salanio: Friends of Antonio who attempt to cheer him up in Act I, Scene I.The Duke of Venice: As judge over the court case between Shylock and Antonio, he has the power to pardon a death sentence. In the play, he is put in a difficult position by Shylock; he doesn't want Antonio to die, but to ignore Shylock's legal rights would be to place all of Venice in disrepute as a place to conduct business.Launcelot Gobbo: A clown and servant to Shylock, he later aids in the escape of Jessica from Shylock and works for Bassanio.Old Gobbo: Launcelot's father, who is blind.Balthazar and Stephano: Servants of Portia.Leonardo: Servant of Bassanio.
How do you bleed a water tank?
Needs more explanation - you may be referring to a well pressure tank, if that's the case -say so ! Give us as much information as you can if you expect a good answer.
How do you care for all Jews?
There is no need to care for ALL Jews and no person can be required to hold 14 million distinct people in his heart. However, caring for Jews as a group is very easy, especially in the West. All it requires is approaching Jews and Judaism with an open mind, friendship, the willingness to be honest, and the realization that Jews are just as human as everyone else. Excerpt of the Shylock monologue: "I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands, organs, dimensions, senses, affections, passions? Fed with the same food, hurt with the same weapons, subject to the same means, warmed and cooled by the same winter and summer, as a Christian is? If you prick us, do we not bleed? If you tickle us, do we not laugh? If you poison us, do we not die? And if you wrong us, shall we not revenge?" Jews have flourished in every society where they have been permitted to express themselves and their beliefs and led to the flourishing of those societies as well.
What helps us not bleed to death when you get a papercut?
the fact that our blood clots
Who is Shylock in The Merchant of Venice?
As a greedy money lender. Shylock, the Jew, the antagonist in Merchant of Venice is portrayed as a money lender, who asks the title character Antonio for a 'pound of his flesh,' in case the latter could not repay his loan. One can say that he is more famous than any other character of that Shakespearean comedy.
Do countries other then the US eat turkey?
You are such an ignorant prick! No, the US is the ONLY country in the world to eat turkey, no other country would even dream of it. I hope you got my sarcasm there.
