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Shylock was the victim of prejudice because he was Jewish and because he loaned money on interest for a living.
Prejudice arose against the Jews because they had not converted to Christianity and because the early Christians found it was more politically correct to blame the Jews than the Romans for Jesus' death.
Jews were forbidden to hold many regular jobs in the Europe of the day (and were in fact expelled from many communities), but they were allowed to lend money as this was a job Christians were forbidden. The Christians both forced them into the job and held them in contempt for it. The Jews' position was not unlike the Pariahs in India who were only allowed to deal with dead bodies (a necessary task) but were considered untouchable because of it
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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).
Which Shakespeare play features Shylock?
You will find Portia and Shylock in the play of Hamlet.
Who outwitted Shylock?
Portia. Of course, she had a very sympathetic judge.portia
What is the conflict of merchant Venice?
The conflict is between Antonio and Shylock but Shylock is hated by everyone in Venice because he was a Jew, so that's Bassanio, Portia and all the other people in the play
Why does Shylock hate Jews?
Shylock did not hate Jews. Shylock was a Jew.
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
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).
Which Shakespeare play features Shylock?
You will find Portia and Shylock in the play of Hamlet.
What does antonio think of shylock while in prison?
Antonio never had anything but contempt and hatred for Shylock. This did not change much when Antonio was thrown in jail at Shylock's behest.
What does shylock insist upon in merchant of Venice?
Shylock insists upon a pound of flesh.
Who outwitted Shylock?
Portia. Of course, she had a very sympathetic judge.portia
What is the relationship between Shylock and Tubal?
They are friends and attend the same synagogue. Tubal is in the same line of business as Shylock. As a friend he traces Jessica and commiserates with Shylock on what he discovers.
What is the name of money lender in the merchant of Venice?
Shylock.
