Shylock‚ the Jew and ‘alien’‚ is one of the most notable characters in the Merchant of Venice. He is mostly shown as a vengeful character and depicted as a blood thirsty villain. However‚ he was also a victim of abuse and harsh criticism as a result of his belief and religion and had several reasons for revenge against his counterpart‚ Antonio‚ as he was mocked by him and had suffered many problems on his behalf. Although he had many reasons for revenge‚ were they justified? Shylock hated and did
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Risking oneself for others Risk is when there is a hazard or chance of loss. In the book The Midwife of Venice by Roberta Rich‚ Isaac and Hannah are forced to take risks for the ones they love. The situations Isaac and Hannah are faced with‚ concerning their loved ones‚ pressures them to take risks. Throughout the book Hannah is constantly shown taking risks in order to save the ones she loves and cares about. She firstly agrees to help a Christian woman deliver a baby‚ thus breaking the rule
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friend overcome the difficult situation‚ instead of running away from him. As the saying goes‚ ‘prosperity makes friends and adversity tries them’. Take for example the friendship of Antonio and Bassanio in the Shakespearean play ‘The Merchant of Venice’. Antonio helps Bassanio even at the cost of losing his life- a pound of flesh. The Epics of India showcase timeless illustrations of true friendship. In the Ramayana‚ it is between Rama and Sugreva. In the Mahabharata‚ it is between Krishna and
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All that glitters is not gold; an idiom derived from Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. In a note written by Portia‚ she writes‚ "all that glisters is not gold‚" and very well it appears so (2.7.65). For a better understanding of this quote‚ we must understand who the message was intended for. When Shakespeare wrote The Merchant of Venice‚ the year was 1558- right at the beginning of the Elizabethan Era. Queen Elizabeth rein succeeded from 1558 to 1603‚ a period often considered as the golden
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Subsidence of Venice‚ Italy The everlasting battle between land and ocean is seen through the sinking of Venice‚ Italy caused by both natural and anthropogenic effects on the land. While natural subsidence preceded human influence‚ human factors that affect the earth‚ sea‚ and atmosphere overshadow the natural submersion and sea level rise. The sinking of the region has greatly impacted the geography of the city and all the life and processes associated with the area‚ noted as the “Venice Menace” by
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William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice is a play that captures both the racial injustices of the English Renaissance and the importance of characters. Throughout the play‚ Shakespeare uses subtle symbols to show his opinion of human nature. An example of this symbolism are the caskets of Belmont. Physically a device to determine the husband of Portia‚ the caskets give a concrete representation of the personalities of the characters. The gold casket states‚ “Who chooseth me shall gain what many
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Act- III Scene- 2 Summary of Act III scene 2: Act III Scene 2 Analysis In Belmont‚ Portia begs Bassanio to delay before making his choice among the caskets. If he chooses incorrectly‚ she will lose the pleasure of his company. Though she refuses to break the terms of her father’s riddle of the caskets‚ she confesses that if it were up to her she would give herself to him entirely. Bassanio‚ though‚ is tortured by the uncertainty of waiting‚ and convinces her to let him try the riddle. Portia
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Good morning ladies and gentlemen‚ Our names are Agustin Gonzalez Chaves and Sol Sundblad and we are here to pose the question that has made us wonder many times while reading the Merchant Of Venice. Is Shylock really a victim or a villain? At first‚ we weren’t quite sure about the answer as throughout the play Shylock is portrayed as being both victim and villain. However‚ after reading and analyzing the book and getting enough evidence to prove our point‚ we finally made up our minds
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“There is no doubt that Shylock is a cunning and vengeful man‚ but nothing can justify the treatment he receives at the hands of the Christians.” How far do you agree with this statement? Does Shylock deserve his punishment? Shylock is punished by the Venetian court for seeking to end Antonio’s life. He is charged under a Venetian law (of Shakespeare’s creation) and he is forced to give up his wealth and to beg the Duke to spare him his life. Viewed like this it seems simple enough; Shylock broke
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