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A review by vegetal
Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
challenging
dark
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.75
Honestly an enjoyable plot line, but the antisemitism is strong. Shylock’s monologue continues to be a symbol of Jewish strength, and sticks with me, although its motivation in the work is unclear (at least to me).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism