Ajzenstat, Samuel. "Contract in the Merchant of Venice." Philosophy and Literature, vol. 21, no.
2, 1997., pp. 262-27. Article.
The author of this work, Samuel Ajzenstat, presented this article at the McMaster University Shakespeare Seminar, Stratford Festival in Ontario Canada in 1996 as well as the Brock University Liberal Studies Lecture Series in St. Catharines Ontario in 1990. Ajzenstat’s intended audience are those who are interested in scholarly interpretations of Shakespeare.
This work argues that while many view Merchant of Venice as a story of selfless love, that the Merchant is better read as a story of selfish love. It talks about how the framework of the story is about the need for balance between conditional and unconditional commitments, which leads to a discussion on the balance between love and …show more content…
2, no. 9, 2014. Article.
Md., Ziaul Haque has wrote several books, poems, and articles which are often featured in national and international journals. Snigdha Das is relatively new in the writing world, but has taught literature at two universities. Their intended audience is those interested in the role of Shylock’s bond in Merchant of Venice.
This article argues that Shylock’s bond was irrational and seeks to prove this by examining the Renaissance use of justice. It also discusses how the irrational of the bond led to Shylock making other irrational decisions. This article also examines the court room exchange between Portia and Shylock in depth. It will be helpful for developing my thesis because it will give me a greater understanding of the justice system during the Renaissance as well as a greater understanding of Portia and Shylock’s interactions in the courtroom.
Russin, Robin. "The Triumph of the Golden Fleece: Fleece: Women, Money, Religion,
2, 1997., pp. 262-27. Article.
The author of this work, Samuel Ajzenstat, presented this article at the McMaster University Shakespeare Seminar, Stratford Festival in Ontario Canada in 1996 as well as the Brock University Liberal Studies Lecture Series in St. Catharines Ontario in 1990. Ajzenstat’s intended audience are those who are interested in scholarly interpretations of Shakespeare.
This work argues that while many view Merchant of Venice as a story of selfless love, that the Merchant is better read as a story of selfish love. It talks about how the framework of the story is about the need for balance between conditional and unconditional commitments, which leads to a discussion on the balance between love and …show more content…
2, no. 9, 2014. Article.
Md., Ziaul Haque has wrote several books, poems, and articles which are often featured in national and international journals. Snigdha Das is relatively new in the writing world, but has taught literature at two universities. Their intended audience is those interested in the role of Shylock’s bond in Merchant of Venice.
This article argues that Shylock’s bond was irrational and seeks to prove this by examining the Renaissance use of justice. It also discusses how the irrational of the bond led to Shylock making other irrational decisions. This article also examines the court room exchange between Portia and Shylock in depth. It will be helpful for developing my thesis because it will give me a greater understanding of the justice system during the Renaissance as well as a greater understanding of Portia and Shylock’s interactions in the courtroom.
Russin, Robin. "The Triumph of the Golden Fleece: Fleece: Women, Money, Religion,