“The Venice of the North” by Ken Cooper “The Egg” is full of promise and tourists; I stroll the familiar cobble stones‚ in awe once more Transported back in time‚ by the jewel of Flanders‚ Bruges‚ the World Heritage city of delight None so fair‚ and few so clean‚ Oh “Belgium Queen;” what more treasures do you have in store Medieval Gates? The mead of monks? Rides on the Dijver or the view from the towers height Napoleon did not despoil you‚ The Keizer chose to keep you chaste and even Hitler
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The Merchant of Venice Study Guide Name: ______________________________ Hour ____ Shakespeare gets contract story from Italian novel collection by Ser Giovanni Fiorentino circa 1558. “Pound of flesh” story occurs as early as 1378. Casket plot appeared in Greek romances—is used as a means of a test. Act I 1. What important background information is established in the first scene? 2. Does Shakespeare intend the audience to view Bassanio as a spendthrift and a “gold digger”? 3. Why‚ in
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change of scenery. The story shifts from Venice to Cyprus at the beginning of act two. These two different settings also have their own atmosphere. Geography and atmosphere are two concepts that are of utmost importance to the play itself. Not only does the move from Venice to Cyprus have an effect on the characters‚ it also plays a major role in the outcome of the story. Othello himself is described by Tom McAlindon in the introduction as “both of and not of Venice which was the epitome of western civilization”
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Write a text about the theme ”love” William Shakespeare wrote “The Merchant of Venice” between 1596 and 1598‚ and it was first performed in 1605. Charles Dickens wrote “Oliver Twist” in 1838‚ and is one of Dickens most famous stories. Brief summary: The Merchant of Venice opens on a street in Venice‚ where Antonio‚ a Venetian merchant‚ complains of a sadness he can’t quite explain. His friends suggest they’d be sad too if they had as much merchandise to worry about as Antonio. Apparently all
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that will not suffice‚ it must appear that malice bears down truth. I beseech thee‚ wrest once the law to your authority: To do a great right‚ do a little wrong‚ and curb this cruel devil of his will. Portia: It must not be. There is no power in Venice can alter decree established. Shylock: A Daniel has come to judgement! O‚ wise young judge‚ how I do honour thee. Portia: I pray you to let me look upon the bond. Shylock‚ there’s thrice thy money offered. Shylock: An oath‚ and oath‚ I have an
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The Merchant of Venice Essay Throughout The Merchant of Venice‚ there are a variety of ways in which the characters view wealth. Their views on wealth shape the play. Different characters view wealth in extremely different ways. Shylock’s life is centered around wealth‚ Bassanio views wealth as extreme power‚ while Antonio balances wealth and love greatly. Shylock’s view on wealth is rather extreme. He values only money‚ and not family. After Jessica runs away Shylock states‚ “I would my daughter
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The Merchant of Venice In The Merchant of Venice‚ William Shakespeare portrays Shylock as a covetous Jew. Shylock charges interest to those who borrow money from him when they are in need. Shylock is mercenary. Shylock’s love for objects overweighs his love for his own daughter. This character trait shows that in Venetian times‚ it was a time of greed and selfishness. In The Merchant of Venice‚ Antonio discriminates against Shylock because he is a Jew. Shylock shows us his human moments –this embodies
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Themes in ‘The Merchant of Venice.’ 1. The nature of love‚ marriage and friendship. ▪ Shakespeare’s romantic comedies usually lead up to and end with marriages‚ including one noble marriage and this is true in this text. The suitor loves and serves his lady; but after marriage the wife loves and serves the husband. As soon as Bassanio has chosen rightly‚ Portia calls him Lord: ‘her Lord‚ her governor‚ her king‚’ (Act 3‚ scene 2) adding ‘Myself‚ and what is mine‚ to you and yours / Is now
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Alyssa Auch Professor Grover ENG 314 November 17‚ 2012 A Victimized Villain in Venice What makes a villain? When introduced in films‚ the antagonist is often given tell-tale‚ gloomy music and shadowed lighting. They scowl and sneer and laugh in derision‚ and we know they are the opposition. In William Shakespeare’s plays‚ the villains often introduce themselves as such‚ stating their macabre intentions or hateful jealousies. From a psychological point of view‚ their thoughts are simple enough
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Victim It is without doubt that William Shakespeare’s suspenseful play of The Merchant of Venice evokes complex feelings within a reader. Throughout the play‚ Shylock is portrayed as the antagonist‚ a miserable‚ cruel and prosaic figure menacing enough to endanger the happiness of Venetian citizens. At the same time‚ one feels a curious compassion for this character. In the 2004 film of The Merchant of Venice adaptation starring Al Pacino‚ Shylock is portrayed as a justifiably angry man: he is hated
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