Shylock is “The Merchant of Venice” In William Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice‚" there are many themes‚ symbols and words alike which take on a complex and dual nature. Not only can lines in the play be interpreted by the audience in multiple ways‚ they are meant to have multiple meanings. This duality can be seen in the characters as well. Shylock is portrayed as both a victim and a villain and our sense of him evolves as his character is revealed to us as “The Merchant of Venice
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on racism and did not use other opinions to persuade her. She learned true friendship. She was raised in a single family home without a mother. Scout Finch (Jean Louise) had a housekeeper named Calpurnia that was African American and she is what gave Scout a different outlook on blacks. Calpurnia was a faithful member of the Finch family. “In Calpurnia’s teachings‚ there was no sentimentality: I seldom pleased her and she seldom
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Upon visiting London in 1592‚ the Duke of Wurttemberg observed‚ “most of the inhabitants are employed in buying and selling merchandise‚ and trading in every corner of the world.” Explore and compare the dramatists use of trade in Christopher Marlowe’s Doctor Faustus and William Shakespeare’s The Merchant Of Venice with reference to a range of critical reading. Both plays were written in the 1590 ’s‚ the same period at which the duke visited london and made the statement that features in the title
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settings could not be more adverse‚ they are set in the most opposite atmospheres. One of the settings is named “Belmont”‚ this is Portia’s house…. the hero of the play. Whilst the other setting is “Venice” where Shylock… The evil character lives. Portia is a witty and clever character that endears herself to the audience by saving Antonio from Shylock’s clutches; Whilst Shylock is evil and bitter. I agree with the book‚ “The times of Great Shakespeare” which says that Shylock is “fighting a loosing
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adults. Atticus Finch‚ the father of both Scout and Jem teaches them a very important life lesson; people are equal regardless of race or social class. In fact‚ Jem and Scout learn from Boo Radley that people are not always what they seem. Finally‚ Calpurnia teaches Scout and Jem valuable lessons on morality. Morals and values taught by others is an important part of growing up: especially taught by fathers. People inside of a community need to understand and have mutual valuing for one another. Atticus
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believes is right. Atticus brought his children up to treat the blacks and the whites as equals. When Scout tells Atticus to send Calpurnia away‚ Atticus told Scout that they could not survive a day without Calpurnia and he told Scout to "mind" her. Scout learnt that she had to treat Calpurnia (a Negro) like how she would treat a White and to be respectful towards Calpurnia. Jem looks up to Atticus and tries to emulate him. This is because Atticus is a good role model and a good father. Jem learns from
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matter because it’s white over black. Calpurnia is the Finches house keeper‚ mother figure and disciplinarian in the house hold. Alexandra was not a fond of her. Cruelty was shown to her from Alexandra. Boo Radley‚ also known as Arthur‚ six-and-a-half feet tall. Talking about Boo gave the kids the thrill as telling a scary story around a campfire. The quote above touches on the idea that‚ without reason‚ humans are often unnecessarily cruel to one another
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thought that he was doing what was best for the Roman people‚ even when killing the soon to be ruler and good friend Julius Caesar. It was Brutus’ tragic flaw of being too trusting that leads to his inevitable‚ tragic death. When Brutus’ wife‚ Portia‚ takes her own life it is a tragic moment in Brutus’ life. This is one example when Brutus has a reversal
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boy’s condescension flashed to anger.” (27) Because of the way Miss Caroline acted towards Scout‚ telling her what she could and could not do‚ Scout didn’t have much respect for her. Scout had never really been bossed around before other than by Calpurnia. Miss Caroline would eventually realize what she has to do to earn the
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life‚ they mature and change. In the novel ‚ To Kill a Mockingbird ‚by Harper Lee‚ Scout‚ the main character‚ matures as the book continues. Slowly but surely‚ Scout learns to control her explosive temper‚ to refrain from fistfights‚ and to respect Calpurnia‚ their maid‚ and to really learn her value to the family. Scout simply changes because she matures‚ and she also changes because Atticus‚ her father‚ asks her to. <br> <br>In the early chapters of the book‚ Scout picks fights at the slightest provocation
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