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The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare - Act 5
10 dic 2023 ·
16 min. 15 sec.
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The Merchant of Venice by Shakespeare - Act 5
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"The Merchant of Venice" is a famous play written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been composed between 1596 and 1599. It is classified as one of Shakespeare's comedies, although...
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"The Merchant of Venice" is a famous play written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been composed between 1596 and 1599. It is classified as one of Shakespeare's comedies, although it also explores themes of love, justice, prejudice, and mercy.The central plot revolves around a Venetian merchant named Antonio, who borrows money from a Jewish moneylender named Shylock in order to help his friend Bassanio court a wealthy heiress named Portia. Shylock, bitter and vengeful due to his mistreatment by Antonio and other Christians, insists on a pound of Antonio's flesh as collateral for the loan.The play also features a subplot involving the marriage of Portia and her clever use of disguises and legal maneuvering to help Bassanio and Antonio. Portia's disguise as a male lawyer is one of the most famous elements of the play."The Merchant of Venice" is renowned for its exploration of the theme of prejudice, particularly the anti-Semitic attitudes of the Christian characters towards Shylock. It ultimately raises questions about justice, mercy, and the consequences of hatred.The play is a complex and multi-layered work that continues to be studied and performed today for its rich characters, intricate plot, and the timeless issues it addresses.
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| Autore | Katie Brown |
| Organizzazione | William Corbin |
| Sito | - |
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