Prejudice (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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3 types of prejudice in Merchant of Venice
3 types of prejudice in Merchant of Venice
Race, religion, gender
Shylock's profession & religion
Shylock's profession & religion
Jewish moneylender
Antonio's prejudiced actions vs Shylock
Antonio's prejudiced actions vs Shylock
Spat on him, called him a dog
Bond Shylock proposed to Antonio
Bond Shylock proposed to Antonio
A pound of flesh
Jessica's act of rebellion
Jessica's act of rebellion
Eloped & converted to Christianity
Portia's disguise at trial
Portia's disguise at trial
Male lawyer
Trial outcome for Shylock
Trial outcome for Shylock
Forced to convert to Christianity
Shylock's Act 1 S3 quote about Antonio
Shylock's Act 1 S3 quote about Antonio
You call me...cut-throat dog, spit upon my gaberdine
Shylock portrayed as both
Shylock portrayed as both
Victim and perpetrator of hate
Antonio's character flaw
Antonio's character flaw
Religious prejudice
Play's historical context
Play's historical context
Elizabethan England
Shylock's demeanour shaped by prejudice
Shylock's demeanour shaped by prejudice
Vengeful