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Who is merchant of Venice?
The title character is usually understood to be the Loan-Shark Shylock, who is obviously a Jewish businessman. However, it actually refers to Antonio who borrows money from him. The "Merchant of Venice" is a play written by William Shakespeare in sometime in the 1590s. The story involves a merchant in Venice named Antonio, who borrows money from a Jewish money-lender named Shylock. Shylock wants revenge against Antonio because Antonio had insulted Shylock and spat on him for being Jewish, so he gets Antonio to agree that if the money was not repaid in time, Shylock would be allowed to take a pound of Antonio's flesh. Antonio needed the money badly enough that he agreed to the condition, which he did not believe would be a problem. When Antonio could not repay the money as agreed, Shylock insisted on taking his pound of flesh. A woman lawyer, Portia, defended Antonio before the ruler of Venice, who after hearing both sides ruled that.......(If you want to know the outcome, you'll have to read the play. Believe me, it is worth it.)
Orpheum is often used as a name for a theater Can you explain why this is appropriate?
The mythological character, Orpheus, was a signer and lyrist. So it would make sense for a theatre to be named after a signer.
What psychological term was named after Oedipus?
The Oedipus complex.
What Shakespeare play had a character named Bartley?
No Shakespeare play has a character of that name.
Is there a character named Edwina in a shakespeare play?
No.
Who is merchant of Venice?
The title character is usually understood to be the Loan-Shark Shylock, who is obviously a Jewish businessman. However, it actually refers to Antonio who borrows money from him. The "Merchant of Venice" is a play written by William Shakespeare in sometime in the 1590s. The story involves a merchant in Venice named Antonio, who borrows money from a Jewish money-lender named Shylock. Shylock wants revenge against Antonio because Antonio had insulted Shylock and spat on him for being Jewish, so he gets Antonio to agree that if the money was not repaid in time, Shylock would be allowed to take a pound of Antonio's flesh. Antonio needed the money badly enough that he agreed to the condition, which he did not believe would be a problem. When Antonio could not repay the money as agreed, Shylock insisted on taking his pound of flesh. A woman lawyer, Portia, defended Antonio before the ruler of Venice, who after hearing both sides ruled that.......(If you want to know the outcome, you'll have to read the play. Believe me, it is worth it.)
What famous deer is sick Bamb-Ill explain joke?
Bamb-Ill is a play on the character named Bambi. Ill is another word for sick.
There is supposedly a character in Twilight named Julie Hammond who is she?
There is no character named "Julie" in Twilight
Is moya a fantasy character?
I am not aware of a final fantasy character named Moya. There was a character named Moya in Farscape though.
Orpheum is often used as a name for a theater Can you explain why this is appropriate?
The mythological character, Orpheus, was a signer and lyrist. So it would make sense for a theatre to be named after a signer.
Which show had a character named nine?
The movie is called Nine. And the character is also named Nine.
What tv show had a character named Blue?
The show Blue's Clues had a character named Blue.
Who is the montebello complex at Morgan state named after?
The complex is named after the lake located near it. The Montebello Lake is the water supply for the surrounding area.
Is there a Disney character named Cornelia?
There is a character named Cornelia in the Disney Italia comic series W.I.T.C.H.
What heroes character is named Chloe?
There is no character named Chloe on Heroes. The last person who answered this wrote Hayden Panettiere but her character's name is Claire.
Which soap opera had a character named Star?
The ABC soap One Life to Live has a character named Starr.
What TV show has a character named Liam?
90210 has a character named Liam.
