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An 8 page paper which examines
the ideas of xenophobia in Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice.” Anti-Semitisim is also
examined. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Page Count:
8 pages (~225 words per page)
File: JR7_RAshyant.rtf
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twists and turns and surprises that are intended to make the reader or viewer laugh. But, at the same time we are given a tragedy in this story, albeit from
a primarily less visible character. In this character, the character of Shylock, we are offered a very subtle tragedy in many ways as Shylock is a Jew among Christians. The
following paper examines the essential plot of Shakespeares play, discussing the issue of xenophobia and anti-Semitism. The paper argues that Shakespeares play is more likely a play which subtly offers
up cultural acceptance while presenting us with images and perspectives of the time period. Xenophobia or Cultural Acceptance In this story we have the character of Bassanio who
has fallen in love with a woman named Portia. She is a wealthy as well as famous woman and Bassanio does not have enough money to even begin to win
her favor or attention. His friend Antonio who is a wealthy merchant but has no money at present, so they seek out Shylock, a renowned Jewish lender and business man.
They both borrow the money, promising that if they cannot pay it back then Shylock can, by law, take a pound of flesh from Antonio. This sounds something
like a tragedy at this point, but we are provided with simple comedic elements throughout. For example, there is the character of Launcelot, Shylocks servant, who is a very comical
man. When we first meet him he is conversing with himself about leaving Shylock, saying: "Certainly my conscience will serve me to run from this Jew my master. The fiend
is at mine elbow and tempts me saying to me Gobbo, Launcelot Gobbo, good Launcelot, or good Gobbo, or good Launcelot Gobbo, use your legs, take the start, run away"
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