Shylock (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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Shylock's profession & religion
Shylock's profession & religion
Jewish moneylender in Venice
3 themes central to Shylock's character
3 themes central to Shylock's character
Justice, mercy, revenge
Nature of Shylock-Antonio relationship
Nature of Shylock-Antonio relationship
Deep hostility
Shylock's demand from Antonio as collateral
Shylock's demand from Antonio as collateral
Pound of Antonio's flesh
Shylock's daughter
Shylock's daughter
Jessica
Who Jessica elopes with
Who Jessica elopes with
Lorenzo (a Christian)
Shylock quote on revenge (Act 3.1)
Shylock quote on revenge (Act 3.1)
If you wrong us, shall we not revenge?
Shylock quote on Jewish humanity (Act 3.1)
Shylock quote on Jewish humanity (Act 3.1)
If you prick us, do we not bleed?
What Portia points out about Shylock's bond
What Portia points out about Shylock's bond
Cannot take blood with flesh
2 punishments forced on Shylock
2 punishments forced on Shylock
Convert to Christianity & give up wealth
Theme Shylock's character highlights
Theme Shylock's character highlights
Religious discrimination
What drives Shylock's actions
What drives Shylock's actions
Desire for revenge
What Jessica's elopement is to Shylock
What Jessica's elopement is to Shylock
Personal, religious & cultural betrayal
Contrast in trial: Shylock vs Portia
Contrast in trial: Shylock vs Portia
Strict justice vs mercy
Shylock on losing wealth (Act 4.1)
Shylock on losing wealth (Act 4.1)
You take my life when you take means whereby I live