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Of course, a recurring image in The Merchant of Venice is money, wealth, and things of value. The imagery of the three caskets – made of gold, silver, and lead – emphasizes the play's interrogation of appearances and the notion that not everything that looks grand is valuable.
Gold, Silver, and Lead Caskets. (Psst. If you haven't already read about the symbolism of the lottery, do that before your read this.)The three caskets (gold, silver, and lead) are major symbols in the play. The big tipoff is th...
I'll give you a few examples of imagery in the play. I'm afraid that the play is just too rich, and there just isn't enough room here to list them all. I.1: ...her sunny locks. Hang on her...
A number of characters use animal imagery to describe Shylock. Shylock recalls when Antonio called him a ‘cut-throat dog’ (1:3) and later on in the play Gratiano calls him an ‘inexecrable dog’ (4:1). Shylock’s language is also full of animals.
While the play as a whole focuses on humankind's aggression and limitations, Shakespeare does imbue several scenes with aspirational imagery. Both Portia and Lorenzo, who embody the irony of Christian kindness, speak of divine grace as attainable.
Antonio uses the word "judgement" to invoke a religious imagery in this action. Antonio's language positions him as a martyr and elevates the payment of his debt to something sacred. Caitlin, Owl Eyes Staff
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