Viola‚ a predominant and strong character in the play‚ is engaging in dialogue with Antonio who although when analysed has complexity‚ is seemingly a minor character. This brings about the theme of power relationships and specifically gender within the comedic realm represented intricately in this passage. Viola carries and element of intrinsic power throughout the passage‚ evident in the stage direction ‘offers Antonio money’ It may be seen that at the time of publishing‚ possession of means and value
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and complex business world. (Study Mode 2014) The decision that Antonio would reach if he used the unitarian approach he would do something and blow the whistle on Empress. Antonio would face the consequences and think about his co-workers and the growth of the company. The only problem with the Unitarian approach to this problem would be the company’s reputation. Antonio should not let Kevin take the fall
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discrimination of the Jewish people was yet apprehensible. Throughout The Merchant of Venice Antonio keeps referring to Shylock as “The Jew”‚ a term that was so derogatory at the time. Although there isn’t much use of direct anti-Semitic slurs‚ the enmity towards the subculture still lurked in the passages of the play. When Shylock slyly alluded to Jacob from Genesis‚ justifying his practice of usury‚ Antonio responded dismissively‚ saying that “the devil can cite Scripture for his purpose”. By calling
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Revenge and the importance of mercy combined with justice and what makes a loyal and faithful love. One of the most important ideas in the play is the destructiveness of hatred and revenge. Antonio has treated Shylock quite cruelly in the past and is victimised by Shylock for this cruel treatment. Shylock hates Antonio for two other reasons “I hate him because he’s a Christian; But more for that in low simplicity He lends out rubbish gratis.” Shylock says he will use Antonio’s pound of flesh for fish
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villain. We are first introduced to Shylock in Act I Scene iii where we learn of his usury. It is in this scene that Bassanio seeks Shylock out and asks to borrow money from him in Antonio’s name. Also in this scene do we learn of Shylock’s hatred for Antonio and the Christians: <br> How like a fawning publican he looks! / I hate him for he is a Christian; ’ <br>(Act I Scene iii) <br> <br>Shylock also displays elements of belligerence in his refusal to ever forgive the Christians. We also learn of his
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in many forms. Antonio demonstrates his love for his kinsman Bassanio throughout their relationship and even before the action of the play begins. From Bassanio’s exposition in Act I‚ scene i‚ it is clear that Antonio has often assisted Bassanio in the past‚ and Bassanio owes Antonio a great deal of money‚ which he has not been asked to repay. Antonio does this because he loves Bassanio and is willing to sacrifice his fortune for his kinsman. It is this love that motivates Antonio to enter into the
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hated Jew‚ makes his living through the practice of usury and uses deception when Antonio asks to borrow money from him. Shylock agrees to lend Antonio three hundred ducats if Antonio is willing to sign a bond that would allow Shylock to have "an equal pound of [his] fair flesh"(I‚ iii‚ 145-146). He expresses the bond "in a merry sport"(I‚ iii‚ 141) and uses this bond to also show that "[he] would be friends with [Antonio]‚ and have [his] love"(I‚ iii‚ 134). Though Shylock’s description of the conditions
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1-Antonio is definitely feeling stressed. He has too many tasks to perform in a short amount of time. Also he has become the team lead just recently. Anytime one begins a new position there is some amount of stress because of the unknown. New nurses usually have the skills required to perform their job‚ but can lack management skills‚ like time management‚ to get the job done. Management skills are acquired through experience and time. 2-Anotonio could have a to-do-list that might help. If I had
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they serve their village and the village residents ‚they spread health and also spiritual goodness and well being. Antonio is heavily serious‚ curious and contemplative. He’s content about life and how to make sense of it. He’s torn into ideas of both of his parents‚ the villagers and also friends. He places conflicts into quasi-religious paradigms and religion. La Grande frees Antonio from his struggle
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Christian with a small amount of people that were Jewish. Christians‚ like Antonio‚ would degrade and shame them just for their different religion and ways of life. Hence the reason why Antonio called Shylock a dog and spat on his gaberdine whenever he saw him. In act 1‚ scene 3‚ lines 95-95‚ Shylock said “You call me a misbeliever‚ cut-throat dog‚ And spit upon my Jewish gaberdine‚ And all for use of that which is mine own”. Antonio did these things toward Shylock because he was a Jew. Christians acted
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