2007-06-13 12:41:18 · 3 answers · asked by Adrianna 4 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Justice, the whole trial bit, give your opinion on whether Shylock got ripped off by a bunch of cheats or not.
Shylock's "I am a jew monologue" should give you everything you want to say about prejudice.
2007-06-13 17:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"But the play is not Shylock's story; it is a comedy, and the triumph of mercy over unyielding justice is the theme that finally brings The Merchant of Venice to its happy resolution.".....found at the 1st link
Theme Analysis
Prejudice : The Merchant of Venice has been labeled an anti-Semetic play by some critics, but this is far from the only way to look at it....found at the 2nd link
In The Merchant of Venice, the central themes are Justice and Mercy...found at the 3rd link
Shylock is a Jew and at this time Jews were the focus of much racial prejudice and repression. Shakespeare’s portrayal of Shylock and Tubal is based on common prejudice and ignorance tempered by his own liberal tolerance. This racial prejudice is relevant within the play because is justifies the behaviour of shylock. It is this prejudice that sets the plot and is a major theme within The Merchant Of Venice....found at the 4th link
2007-06-14 00:23:57 · answer #2 · answered by Sandy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is this a question for some homework!?! No clue! Good luck
2007-06-13 19:49:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋