The Push & Tugs of Social Orders Each Shakespearean play read pulls and tugs at certain social norms within their own world. Be it gender‚ religion‚ or race there are revolving themes of disorder in all of these texts. In Taming of the Shrew many social norms are being challenged‚ but the biggest two are that of gender identity and social politics. By refusing to be chased‚ silent‚ and obedient Kate mocks the social norm that her sister Bianca seems to follow perfectly (at least in the public view)
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play‚ “The Merchant of Venice”‚ the character of Shylock may evoke complex feelings within the reader. Shylock is clearly a villain in the sense that he repeatedly takes advantage of people in vulnerable economic situations and makes a handsome living in this way. He is not a likeable character throughout “The Merchant of Venice” by Shakespeare; he avoids friendships‚ he is cranky‚ and he is steadfast in his beliefs to the point of being rigid. Shylock in “The Merchant of Venice” shows his tendency
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most evident in the character‚ Shylock‚ a greedy Jewish money lender. Shylock’s antagonistic relationship with Antonio‚ a generous Christian merchant‚ only exaggerates these already obvious anti-Jewish There are a lot of example approve that Shakespeare anti Semitic first of all Anti- Semitism is demonstrated very strongly through the character of Antonio. It is clear that Antonio is prejudice towards Jews. Shylock confronts Antonio for spitting
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portrays Shylock as one vivid character who can be analysed in various ways. Shylock is portrayed as a complex character who defies explanation and who will probably never be fully understood. Rather than a one-dimensional villain viewed through the eyes of the Elizabethan era when the play was written‚ Shylock can also be seen as both an Elizabethan stereotype and a fully drawn human being when the play is viewed through modern eyes. There has been an evolution of the character of Shylock over the
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The merchant of Venice During the coarse of reading “ The merchant of Venice” a ply write by William Shakespeare‚ we as a class have discussed the importance of Shylock being a villain or a victim. Even as a controversial character in our society today‚ I couldn’t feel more strongly about Shylock being a victim. Shakespeare has portrayed him as a victim of Racism and a part of a suffering ethnicity. In the 1400’s‚ there was a lot of Racism toward the Jews. They were treated like lower class
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positive and negative aspects of Antonio‚ Portia‚ and Shylock will be discussed‚ and the effect of these aspects on the total outcome of the play. Shakespeare was successful in creating many complex characters in The Merchant of Venice‚ although from my point of view‚ Antonio is one of the less complex characters introduced in this play. Antonio is a good and generous man‚ who promises to pay shylock the money borrowed by Bassanio or else allow shylock to cut off a pound of his flesh. This risk that Antonio
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In "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare‚ Shylock is portrayed as an attractive villain. It is the relationship between Shylock and Antonio‚ Shylock and his daughter‚ Jessica‚ and his selfishness through his attitude to material possessions that make him an attractive villain‚ he is portrayed as an attractive villain‚ and I am going to look at the extent that this is true in "The Merchant of Venice." Shylock is portrayed as a stereotypical Jew which is one of the aspects that makes him
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the Old Testament and the concepts of mercy and forgiveness as taught by Christ in the New Testament. It is in the climactic trial scene that The Duke‚ hoping Shylock will excuse Antonio’s penalty‚ asks him‚ "How shall thou hope for mercy rend’ring none?" He is referring to expectations of judgment in the afterlife. However‚ so is Shylock‚ when he counters‚ "What judgment shall I dread doing no wrong?" This exchange perfectly presents this conflict between of the Old Testament and the New‚ in which
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for Educators I am a Jew. Hath not a Jew eyes? Hath not a Jew hands‚ organs‚ dimension‚ senses‚ affections‚ passions IN THIS GUIDE I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. Teaching Controversial Texts A Brief History of Anti-Semitism Shakespeare s England Shylock: A Character Analysis Glossary Bibliography Appendix: An Abridged History of Anti-Semitism ... ... . ... .. ... .. ... . ... .. ... ... 4 5 7 10 16 17 18 INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW This resource is a tool for teachers presenting The Merchant of
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between sympathy and hatred for Shylock through his quotes and the actions that happen through out the plot. Shylock was portrayed as a devil multiple times throughout the play as a selfish money lender who cares more about his ducats then his own daughter! The quote “Why‚ there‚ there‚ there! A diamond gone cost me two thousand ducats in Frankfurt! The curse never fell upon our nation till now‚ I never felt it till now... no tears but a’ my shedding.”(3:1:53) Shylock‚ emphasizes how he wants the
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