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   Although critics tend to agree that Shylock is The Merchant of Venice’ s most noteworthy figure, no consensus has been reached on whether to read him as a bloodthirsty bogeyman, a clownish Jewish stereotype, or a tragic figure whose sense of decency has been fractured by the persecution he endures.

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   In The Merchant of Venice, Shylock is a wealthy Jewish moneylender from Venice and Jessica's father. He lends Antonio and Bassanio the 3,000 ducats that Bassanio needs to pursue...

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   Oct 14, 2020 · The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies, and is widely studied and has been subject to considerable analysis. Contrary to what many people think, the ‘merchant’ of the title isn’t Shylock (of whom more below) but the far less famous character, Antonio. So how well do we know The Merchant of Venice? Below, we ...

5. www.thenationalnews.com › arts › book-review-shylockBook review - Shylock Is My Name: a retelling of The Merchant ...

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   Feb 9, 2016 · Shylock is My Name is a stunning achievement: Shakespeare's Jew has at last been granted his final act. Matthew Adams lives in London and writes for the TLS, The Spectator and the Literary Review. Howard Jacobson’s reimagining of The Merchant of Venice in the ‘Golden Triangle’ is bold and brilliant.

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   In The Merchant of Venice, is Shylock to blame for his stubbornness? What gift has Gobbo brought for Shylock? What is the ultimate punishment given to Shylock in The Merchant of Venice?

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   Shylock is the most vivid and memorable character in The Merchant of Venice, and he is one of Shakespeare's greatest dramatic creations. On stage, it is Shylock who makes the play, and almost all of the great actors of the English and Continental stage have attempted the role.

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   Who is Shylock in the Merchant of Venice?

   • In The Merchant of Venice, Shylock is a wealthy Jewish moneylender from Venice and Jessica's father. He lends Antonio and Bassanio the 3,000 ducats that Bassanio needs to pursue Portia. However, Shylock stipulates that if Antonio defaults on the loan, he will owe Shylock a pound of his flesh. This contract spurs the central plot of the play.

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   What is Shylock's relationship with Antonio?

   • Read our modern English translation. A Jewish moneylender in Venice who has been embittered by years of abuse at the hands of Venetian Christians and Antonio, the merchant, in particular. Shylock's anger and bitterness lead him to sign a contract with Antonio, in which Antonio puts up a pound of his own flesh as collateral for a loan.

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   Is Shylock a bogeyman?

   • Although critics tend to agree that Shylock is The Merchant of Venice’ s most noteworthy figure, no consensus has been reached on whether to read him as a bloodthirsty bogeyman, a clownish Jewish stereotype, or a tragic figure whose sense of decency has been fractured by the persecution he endures.

   Shylock Character Analysis in The Merchant of Venice - SparkNotes

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   Who wrote Shylock is my name?

   • Shylock is My Name is a stunning achievement: Shakespeare's Jew has at last been granted his final act. Matthew Adams lives in London and writes for the TLS, The Spectator and the Literary Review. Howard Jacobson’s reimagining of The Merchant of Venice in the ‘Golden Triangle’ is bold and brilliant.

   Book review - Shylock Is My Name: a retelling of The Merchant of Veni…

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   Why is Shylock a controversial character?

   • Shylock is one of William Shakespeare’s most controversial characters, because he is undeniably based on anti-Semitic stereotypes. However, he is also an eloquent speaker with genuine motivations for his actions. Central to Shylock’s character is the historical role of Jewish people in 17th-century Europe.

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   Who makes the play Shylock?

   • On stage, it is Shylock who makes the play, and almost all of the great actors of the English and Continental stage have attempted the role. But the character of Shylock has also been the subject of much critical debate: How are we meant to evaluate the attitude of the Venetians in the play toward him?

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   A Jewish moneylender in Venice who has been embittered by years of abuse at the hands of Venetian Christians and Antonio, the merchant, in particular. Shylock's anger and bitterness lead him to sign a contract with Antonio, in which Antonio puts up a pound of his own flesh as collateral for a loan. When Antonio can't cover his loan, Shylock ...