Der Kaufmann von Venedig
Format: paperback
ISBN:
9783423124850 (3423124857)
Publish date: 2003
Publisher: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag
Pages no: 279
Edition language: Deutsch
Category:
Young Adult,
Classics,
Academic,
School,
Literature,
European Literature,
British Literature,
Read For School,
Plays,
Drama,
Theatre,
Poetry,
High School
“To bait fish withal: if it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge. He hath disgraced me, and hindered me half a million; laughed at my losses,mocked at my gains, scorned my nation, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, heated mine enemies; and what's his reason? I am a Jew. Hath not a J...
This is a very strange play. Many call it a comedy, but there is very little that is humorous. It has a villain named Shylock, who is always referred to as a Jew, with the word "dirty" implied, but not said. There is a rebellious daughter, a melancholy merchant, and an enterprising heroine named Por...
Still incredibly interesting and relevant in today's world, The Merchant of Venice analyzes how quicly the role of the bad guy can shift in a conflict and how thin the line between "right" and "good" is. Also features some constructive, always appreciable lines on how Jews are people too.Featured in...
This only gets 3 stars because of Portia. Sassy, brilliant Portia.
A deeply misunderstood play because of its complexities. The key to understanding the play is that Shakespeare has created and blended into one play two totally different plays. There is the Comedy in which Shylock is the comedic villain and the tragedy in which he is the doomed hero. Both plays ...
Log in with Facebook 
