Proper noun
Shylock- A fictional character (Jewish stereotype) in Shakespeare's Merchant of Venice.
Noun
shylock- (US) A loan shark.
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In The Merchant of Venice, Shylock is a Jewish moneylender who lends money to his Christian rival, Antonio, setting the bond at a pound of Antonio's flesh. When a bankrupt Antonio defaults on the loan, Shylock demands the pound of flesh, as revenge for Antonio having previously insulted and spat on him. Meanwhile, his daughter, Jessica, elopes with Antonio's friend Lorenzo and becomes a Christian, further fuelling Shylock's rage. Read full entryThis entry is from Wikipedia,the leading user-contributed encyclopedia.It may not have been reviewed by professional editors(See full disclaimer)
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How do othello and shylock I have an english essay and i
was wondering what are
similarities between othello
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Both are outsiders in Venetian society. Othello has a veneer of respectability, as he is a successful general and therefore accepted on that level. However the deepseated prejudices are revealed once he attempts to be accepted as an equal by courting and marrying Desdemona. Shylock on the other hand is despised by the Venetians, although they are prepared to accept his money when it suits them. (See his monologue in Act 1 Scene iii). Both are also betrayed by those they trust which, coupled with their flawed characters, leads to their downfalls. Othello, manipulated by Iago, is driven to jealous madness, destroying his love and life. Shylock is betrayed by his daughter, leading him to seek revenge on his persecutors. Both are shown at the end of the plays to be base and broken men. However, the question arises whether they were also victims, destroyed by racial prejudice and the machinations of others. |
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Can someone give me a list of Can someone give me a list of
reasons why Shylock is a
victim in the merchant of
venice?
I need a list of reasons why
Shylock is a victim that i can
expand on.
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Victim of hatred and prejudice of the most severe kind. Money he loaned was stolen. He was called names and made fun of. He was robbed by his daughter. He was the real victim in the story...in my opinion. Good Luck |
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Is Shylock from the Merchant My English teacher asked us
this and it kept me thinking.
Is Shylock a villain because
of his attitude towards
Christians or a victim because
he lost his daughter and lost
in court?
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Hi flow interesting question. But I have one for you??? Which is the greater love, Shylock's love for his daughter or his love of money??? Often, The character Shylock, in Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice,is portrayed as a beastly monstrosity, with a lust for Antonio's life. Through a more careful examination it can be determined that Shylock was an upstanding member of his community, who endured abuse, forgave easily, and upheld the customs and law. Shylock endured much of Antonio's abuse, overt a long period of time. This can be seen by the sheer volume of disgraces he has bore. A good example is in Act 3 Scene 1, beginning with line 52: "He hath disgraced me half a million, laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains, scorned my nation, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, heated mine enemies..." -Shylock Shylock had such a magnanimous spirit, that he even offered Antonio, who had abused him terribly, a loan, free of interest. Shylock was willing to loan money to one who totally ruined him in public, on terms that were nicer than his normal business terms.This kind, forgiving heart can be seen in Act 1 Scene 3 beginning with line 148: "Why, look how you storm ! I would be friends with you and have your love, forget the names that you have stained me with, supply your present needs and take no doit of usance for my moneys, and you'll not hear me! This is kind I offer." -Shylock Often, this quote from Act 3 Scene 1 line 83, "Why, there, there, there, there! A diamond gone cost me two thousand ducats in Frankfurt! The curse never fell upon our nation till now, I never felt it till now. Two thousand ducats in that and other precious,, jewels! I would my daughter were dead at my foot and the jewels in her ear;" portraying Shylocks' treatment of his daughter, after she ran away, is manipulated to make Shylock seem beastly. But, within the Jewish culture and the time period, his response was appropriate. After his daughter ran away, she was, for all intents and purposes, disowned. Thus, the theft of his jewels reduced her to the level of a thief, and so she deserved to be punished. Shylock is also an honest, law abiding citizen of Venice, before the very end. His great respect for law and order are shown in the following quotes from Act 4 Scene Line 104: "I stand for judgment" Line 213: "I crave the law" Line 257: "O Noble judge!" Shylock the Jew, through a careful examination of The Merchant of Venice, is found to be an enduring, magnanimous, forgiving, and law abiding citizen of Venice. As opposed to his typical role as the wicked blood thirsty villain. I hope this is of some help. Cathorio. |
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