1. Shylock character essay
The actions which Shylock takes in relation to Antonio, and his bitter attitude towards the Christian people as a whole are shaped by his environment. Shylock feels that his people, The Jews, are mistreated by Christians and shown prejudice. In the times in which the play is set, Jews were indeed mistreated, and unable to get jobs which could earn them allot of money, which is the reason Shylock is a usurer, a role looked down on by many people. ... This is the place which people see Shylock as a villain, because when it turns out that Antonio can not repay Shylock on time, Shylock will...
- Word Count: 404
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School