In the late 1500's he wrote a piece called "The Merchant of Venice". ... "The Merchant of Venice" was written during a time where Jews were banned from England. ... A modern audience viewing Shakespeare's "The Merchant of Venice" would most likely see him as a victim when analyzing all aspects of Shylock's character and background. ...

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