Examine and evaluate some different interpretations of the role of Shylock in "the Merchant of Venice". "The Merchant of Venice", one of Shakespeare's comedies, is based around a group of Venetian Christians. ... Antonio is the merchant of Venice he is also a Christian but in my opinion Shylock is the protagonist of the play. ... Shylock feels hatred for Antonio, this is because of Antonio's money dealings: " I hate him for he is a Christian but more, for in low simplicity he lends out money gratis, and brings down the rate of usance here with us in Venice." ...

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