Category: Merchant of Venice

Prejudices borne by persecuted individuals, and born out of stereotypes, corrupt an individuals relationship with self and society. The exploration of prejudice, as a human experience in texts, highlights the collective struggle humans inhabit as a result of institutionalised notions within society. William Shakespeares classic play, The Merchant of Venice, and Harper Lees To Kill…

Fathers, you are the head and strength of the family unit. If you are not in place, there is a weakness in the link. (Marinoff). This quote signifies that a father must be present for his family. If a father is absent, he becomes the least dependable member. In To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper…

Introduction William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice, tells the story of a 16th-century merchant who secured a loan from a Jewish moneylender for his friend. Considered as one of William Shakespeare’s most contemporary works, The Merchant of Venice covers various aspects, from religious to poverty, greed to bitterness. It has been viewed as either a…

The human experience is the perception of human emotion, encompassing a wide range of conceptions about life and loss. Our capability to love and hate allows writers such as William Shakespeare to construct a world with binaries that highlights how experiences and motivations affect human behaviour. Shakespeares 16th-century play The Merchant of Venice a comedic…