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    In the period where The Merchant of Venice is set, anti-Semitism was ubiquitous. Shakespeare was probably influenced by this and — although he probably never met a ‘Jew’ — made Shylock a magnet for of anti-Semitism. However, the complex character of Shylock occasionally shows signs of humanity, which suggests that Shylock is a victim but – particularly from the perspective of the other main characters, such as Portia or Antonio - also a villain. We see two controversial sides of Shylock; one is…

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    throughout a great play, The Merchant of Venice, the characters had shown great abilities throughout the story lines. From the characters performing to be brave, to teaching the readers various lessons, these two art works had shown multiple attributes what everyone should have. In these storylines, the characters had shown their courageous actions through their struggles with society, themselves and their family what surrounds them. To Kill a Mockingbird and The Merchant of Venice, Scout,…

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    Generational differences are consistent through Moliere's Tartuffe. Yet, the period in which this narrative occurs may not read well to a modern audience who may not be familiar with family dynamics of the time. Staging the play in modern-day Manhattan, New York, highlights the generational differences between characters in Tartuffe, allowing modern audiences to relate to the comedic themes in the play. In the opening scene, Madam Parnell's criticisms resemble criticisms of many Baby Boomers,…

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    Despite these uncertainties, disagreements, and variabilities, role models can be found anywhere: in life, in fiction, or even in William Shakespeare’s most comedic play, The Merchant of Venice. Portia, the rich and desired heiress who must rely on her father’s ingenious contest for love, is a paragon of virtue. In The Merchant of Venice, Portia is an exceptional inspiration to all because of her heroism, wisdom, and mercy. The first quality of Portia that makes her a positive influence is her…

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    A Daughter have you Lost The Merchant of Venice is a play written by William Shakespeare. It was written between 1596 and 1598. It takes place in Venice, at a time when Jews were discriminated. The antagonist of the play is a Jewish man named Shylock. He has one child in the play, a daughter named Jessica. Shylock comes into the story because of a loan, made by him, to a merchant named Antonio. Antonio and Shylock do not agree with each other, and Jessica helps develop tension between the two.…

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    Ryan Helgason Daniel Cote ENGL 170 03/05/2018 Religion and Prejudice in The Merchant of Venice In The Merchant of Venice, Shakespeare argues the ethics of justice and mercy, with religion as the focus. Throughout this piece, we are frequently reiterated of the discrepancies amongst Shylock and the rest of the characters. Possibly the most observable distinction, ensured by the conversation, is in each characters’ religions. Shylock, a Jew, is ridiculed throughout the comedy, and is…

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    During the sixteenth Century, William Shakespeare composed an exceptional play called "Merchant of Venice." The general population were greatly against Semitic. The essayist, William Shakespeare, himself was a Christian as well. The topic of the play alone would have snatched the groups of onlookers' consideration. The Elizabethans were not cheerful or wonderful towards the Jews. The "Merchant of Venice" appeared to be ideal chance to express their detest for the Jewish country. The general…

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    The Destruction of Manipulation, Sexual Love, and Jealousy: In William Shakespeare’s Othello Kyle Phillips P: 4 Honors English 2 9, March 2014 In William Shakespeare’s play Othello, Iago’s inhumane scheme and Othello’s inner conflict consequently destroy Othello when paired together. Othello, a Christian Moor and general of the armies of Venice, is deceived by not only Iago, the villain of the play, but himself. Othello’s free and open nature…

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    In To kill a mockingbird by Harper Lee the character Atticus is similar to William Shakespeare's play the Merchant of Venice's character Portia as they both proved to be intelligent. Portia had chosen to represent Antonio, Bassanio’s closest friend, in court. Antonio was in great debt to Shylock and owed him a pound of flesh. Portia tells Shylock Why, this bond is forfeit, /And lawfully by the jew may claim a pound of flesh, to be by him cut off nearest to the merchant's heart (Shakespeare…

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    There are many things that you must remember throughout high school, such as quadratic functions, parts of a cell and the inner workings of the 18th Century, but none of these are as important as lessons learned in English 10. Why is that, you may ask? The reasoning for that is simple. Everything listed above are things you can live without knowing, but the themes of Prejudice from each work of literature learned in English 10 can be applied to everyday life. That is why, among many other…

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