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A review by emily_zylstra02
The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare
challenging
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism
Minor: Racism
I had to read this for my Shakespeare class, the entirety of this play is based off the fact that the main “villian” is Jewish. My professor discussed how Shylock really isn’t the villian but the antisemitic views that the main characters have is what makes him the villian.