1. Merchant of Venace
Shylock sums up the basis for his hatred of Antonio in the line before the famous "hath not a Jew eyes": "He hath disgraced me, and hind'red me half a million; laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, heated mine enemies and what's his reason? ... However, the reader's sympathy for Shylock does not reach its height until the famous speech: I am a Jew. ... When the preceding quote is spoken, Shylock is being mocked by Salerio and Solanio in the street, and Shylock is trying to make them see their hypocracy. ...
- Word Count: 1256
- Approx Pages: 5
- Grade Level: High School