From ancient times‚ through to the Renaissance‚ friendship between two men was regarded as the highest form of social relationship‚ even surpassing that between a man and a woman in matrimony. This is portrayed through “The Merchant of Venice”‚ written by William Shakespeare which was written between 1556 and 1558. This platonic natured friendship is still portrayed in modern literature‚ but due to changed opinions because of the society in which it was written it is more subtle in expressions as
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Everyone has a place where they go to escape all the pressures and worries of life. There is always that one spot that can mellow all your problems and soothe troubles in times of stress. For me‚ the beach is the ultimate cure to all of my problems. While I am there‚ all of my obligations suddenly vanish. As I stroll along‚ I can feel the soft smooth sand beneath my feet. As I take in the soothing atmosphere that encircles me‚ I close my eyes‚ letting myself absorb the warming rays of the sun on
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The Merchant of Venice- Essay Question: How were love and hatred explored throughout The Merchant of Venice? The major themes communicated throughout The Merchant of Venice are love and hatred which are portrayed by the four main characters including Shylock‚ Antonio‚ Bassanio and Portia. These themes are further conveyed through characterisation‚ development of plot‚ language use‚ specifically the use of soliloquy and blank verse. Shylock as a moneylender‚ seems to be presented as greedy‚
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Merchant of Venice I agree with the statement saying that the main issues of The Merchant of Venice are credited to the development of Shylock and Portia. Throughout the story‚ the characters of Shylock and Portia are the ones who raise many significant matters to do with Venetian society and even our society today. Shylock’s experiences in the story bring up topics of racism and revenge‚ while through the character of Portia‚ issues such as justice‚ mercy and the role of women in a patriarchal
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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE by “William Shakespeare” A Contemporary English Version‚ Emended and Rectified with Notes and Commentary by Jonathan Star DRAMATIS PERSONÆ DUKE OF VENICE PRINCE OF MOROCCO (MOROCHO -Q1‚ MOROCHUS-Q1) PRINCE OF ARRAGON (ARAGON ) A suitors to Portia ANTONIO (ANTHONIO -Q1 )‚ a merchant of Venice‚ friend of Bassanio BASSANIO ‚ winner of Portia LEONARDO ‚ a servant to Bassanio GRATZIANO (GRATIANO -Q1‚ GRAZIANO )‚ friend of Bassanio‚ with Nerissa LORENZO (LORENSO
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Emma Fisher Brother Williams English 251 Transformation from Apollonian to Dionysian Writers often bring mythology into their writing to give the storyline and characters more depth and complexity. In Death in Venice by Thomas Mann‚ Mann uses the gods Apollo and Dionysus and the struggle between opposites to demonstrate the ultimate downfall of the novella’s main character‚ Aschenbach. Often times‚ a writer creates a character as a representation of the Apollonian character and another separate character
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is well-known for his famous plays and his unprecedented understanding of the human nature. My essay will focus on one of his many plays ‘The Merchant of Venice.’ In this text‚ Shakespeare explores themes and settings that continue to be prevalent in today’s society such as love‚ revenge‚ abhorrence‚ stereotype and racism. The Merchant of Venice reveals universal truths about human circumstances in a way that we can personally relate to. Whether it is the cruel outcome of the unrelenting desire for
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The air is thick and heavy even away from the shoreline. As she steps outside her hair becomes a frizzy fuzz ball. Smells of salt wafts up so strong it burns her nose hairs. Taking a breath in she lets the humid air fill her lungs. She walks across the scorching sand until the chilly water brings her bare feet some relief. Sand kisses in between her toes‚ sliding away only after she lifts her foot to take another step. Just above the sand‚ the water twirls it in a hypnotic dance overtop her perfectly
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The Merchant of Venice: A Tragicomedy Patricia Green INTRODUCTION Shakespeare in the High School Classroom The Merchant of Venice‚ by William Shakespeare‚ does not fit the conventional definitions of a tragedy or a comedy. It is categorized as a comedy‚ although one of the two distinct plotlines is a tragedy. This play is multi-faceted and is really a combination of two plays in one; therefore it lends itself well as a source for teaching different lessons in the high school classroom. This curriculum
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Miranda Poole 2/3/13 English 101 Descriptive Essay The Beach: A Relaxing Wonderland It is spring break‚ in the middle of March‚ my junior year. As I cross the state line into Florida‚ I picture the ocean as being a place of peace and serenity. It’s my first time visiting the ocean‚ and all I can think about is hoping it is as beautiful as the pictures I have seen of it. As I arrive to the beach with all my friends‚ the eagerness of seeing this peaceful place is rising. I can’t wait to smell
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