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The journey to marriage for Bassanio and Portia is fraught with challenges, particularly the test of choosing correctly among three caskets to win her hand. Complicating their romance is Shylock, a moneylender portrayed as a villain, reflecting societal prejudices of the time. However, his character also embodies deep alienation and suffering from the hatred he faces, leading many interpretations to present him as a tragic hero rather than a mere antagonist. This duality adds depth to the themes of love, prejudice, and identity in the narrative.
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The Merchant of Venice, William Shakespeare
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Merchant of Venice
- Language
- English
- Authors
- William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Simon & Brown
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 202
- ISBN13
- 9781731703224
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The journey to marriage for Bassanio and Portia is fraught with challenges, particularly the test of choosing correctly among three caskets to win her hand. Complicating their romance is Shylock, a moneylender portrayed as a villain, reflecting societal prejudices of the time. However, his character also embodies deep alienation and suffering from the hatred he faces, leading many interpretations to present him as a tragic hero rather than a mere antagonist. This duality adds depth to the themes of love, prejudice, and identity in the narrative.