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I liked your analysis for the most part. I would argue though that Shylocks insistence on the pound of flesh, while understandable given his treatment by Antonio and the Venetian society in general, is what caused the Venetians to retaliate in the way they did. In my opinion had Shylock not insisted on the pound of flesh he would have recieved at least his principle. Its complicated for me, I still really feel for the plight of Shylock in this story. I see it as a look into how oppression and mistreatment can turn people into spiteful "villians". Theres more to say and think about with this, Im going to watch your video on Portia now.
I READ THIS PLAY FOR "O" LEVEL. I AM INTRIGUED BY THIS DARK LADIES INTERPRETATION. I WENT AWAY TO A MULTI-CULTURAL BOARDING SCHOOL, WHEN I WAS 9. IN THE SCHOOL WE HAD JEWS, ARABS FROM ALL OVER, AFRICANS AS WELL. WE HAD TO GET ON AS WE LIVED TOGETHER EVER DAY AND NIGHT. WE WERE ALL PEOPLE. WE LEARNT TO LIVE WITH WHICH EACH OTHER. THE 2 JEWS I REMEMBER ROSENBERG AND CAPLAN WERE VERY GOOD BLOKES. HOWEVER, THIS INTERPRETATION OF "THE MERHANT OF VENICE", IS BIASED, IT SEEMS TO ME. David Baxter.
You missed the bigger picture there. Shakespeare’s point here is that all humans have the same human nature. You took that quote and used it to claim that Jews essentially behave with a completely separate human nature. I’m neither Jew nor Arab. Do you see me as someone who doesn’t have the same human nature as you? If so, then why do you place any importance on what Shakespeare says about human nature? Surely you would have the same disconnect with Shakespeare that you have with me.
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Studying 'Merchant of Venice' by William Shakespeare? Check out our quick revision video on which quotes to memorise when it comes to Shylock's character!
You are better at teaching than my own English teacherl lol 😂
VERY INTERESTING.
This was amazing! Thank you so much!!
You're so welcome!
I liked your analysis for the most part. I would argue though that Shylocks insistence on the pound of flesh, while understandable given his treatment by Antonio and the Venetian society in general, is what caused the Venetians to retaliate in the way they did. In my opinion had Shylock not insisted on the pound of flesh he would have recieved at least his principle. Its complicated for me, I still really feel for the plight of Shylock in this story. I see it as a look into how oppression and mistreatment can turn people into spiteful "villians". Theres more to say and think about with this, Im going to watch your video on Portia now.
I love this... I'd love to hear your analysis on Portia!
Congratulations ❤❤❤❤❤ very useful............
Could you explain the 'he hates our sacred nation' quote please
Antonio hates the Jewish tribe
I READ THIS PLAY FOR
"O" LEVEL.
I AM INTRIGUED BY THIS
DARK LADIES INTERPRETATION.
I WENT AWAY TO
A MULTI-CULTURAL
BOARDING SCHOOL,
WHEN I WAS 9.
IN THE SCHOOL WE HAD
JEWS, ARABS FROM ALL
OVER, AFRICANS AS WELL.
WE HAD TO GET ON
AS WE LIVED TOGETHER
EVER DAY AND NIGHT.
WE WERE ALL PEOPLE. WE LEARNT TO LIVE WITH WHICH EACH OTHER.
THE 2 JEWS I REMEMBER
ROSENBERG AND CAPLAN
WERE VERY GOOD BLOKES.
HOWEVER, THIS INTERPRETATION
OF "THE MERHANT OF VENICE", IS BIASED,
IT SEEMS TO ME.
David Baxter.
ABSOLUTEMENT.
YESS......
I WILL READ "THE MERCHANT OF VENICE" AGAIN.
David Baxter.
I WILL...
Yep.
Loved the thumbnail ❤
Hi just wondering can I use this for Gcse Aqa literature?
Yes, the quotes can be applied to any exam board.
is this shakespearian
Yeah
If I don't steal it (the house of a Palestinian woman) other will steal it.
You missed the bigger picture there. Shakespeare’s point here is that all humans have the same human nature. You took that quote and used it to claim that Jews essentially behave with a completely separate human nature. I’m neither Jew nor Arab. Do you see me as someone who doesn’t have the same human nature as you? If so, then why do you place any importance on what Shakespeare says about human nature? Surely you would have the same disconnect with Shakespeare that you have with me.
You hold an entire country of 9 million people to the behavior of one individual that you saw on a Tik Tok video
Portia and other Christian characters are no less cruel and vindictive than Shylock...........
Arguably they are MORE vindictive. They victimise Shylock in the first place..