in the middle of exploring this play for my class and I'm watching the globe theatre production and couldn't help but feel SO bad for shylock in the first act. it definitely raises a lot of questions about how this play has aged, it's hard to separate yourself from how people once saw shylock's character and how we interpret him today. thank you for your video!!
So true! The amount of sympathy we can muster up for Shylock (or any other tragic characters in Shax's plays) also depends on the actor who plays him. Looking at the plays from a theatrical POV is definitely important for interpretation. Thanks for watching! :)
I really love your videos. They help me so much in understanding the depths of themes and analysing complex texts to a high standard. I am a big fan and am looking forward to your future videos!
It’s not a matter of whether to feel pity because Shylock is a negative stereotype of the evil Jew, despite the “Hath not a Jew eyes…” monologue. It doesn’t rescue the plot. Jessica, Shylock’s daughter is so good she has to become a Christian.
Is there an analysis for Portia's quality of mercy speech on your blog that we can also look at? This video was amazing and really insightful, thank you!!!
Hi Tana! Yes there is, see the section 'Key idea 3' in this post: hyperbolit.com/2020/12/02/justice-in-the-merchant-of-venice-3-key-ideas-with-quotes-analysis-video/
Shylock could be sympathised only if he would fight for himself. But as he was a villain, though by being discriminated, it was justified to punish him.
I was bullied in my younger years. As result of that I've always understood when an oppressed person strikes out against those that oppress them. Shylock will always be a sympathetic character for me.
Absolutely fair - our personal experiences often have an outsized influence over the way we interpret literature. In fact, I also suffered my fair share of bullying when I was in primary school - largely for being different and 'weird'. But I've come to realise that often what makes us stick out and unconventional in our early years are the traits that make us unique and successful in adulthood :)
in the middle of exploring this play for my class and I'm watching the globe theatre production and couldn't help but feel SO bad for shylock in the first act. it definitely raises a lot of questions about how this play has aged, it's hard to separate yourself from how people once saw shylock's character and how we interpret him today. thank you for your video!!
So true! The amount of sympathy we can muster up for Shylock (or any other tragic characters in Shax's plays) also depends on the actor who plays him. Looking at the plays from a theatrical POV is definitely important for interpretation. Thanks for watching! :)
I really love your videos. They help me so much in understanding the depths of themes and analysing complex texts to a high standard. I am a big fan and am looking forward to your future videos!
Thank you so much, Maimuna! I appreciate the support, and yes, please stay tuned for more weekly content to come :)
It helped me a lot for my internal assessment ...Thank you so much ...
You're so welcome - I'm glad it helped :)
i am so glad i found your channel i think my english gcses are saved - thank you so much this was so helpful
You are so welcome :) Thanks for watching and keep up the good effort!
Ive always saw shylock as a villain of circumstance. Great analysis!🎉🎉
It’s not a matter of whether to feel pity because Shylock is a negative stereotype of the evil Jew, despite the “Hath not a Jew eyes…” monologue. It doesn’t rescue the plot. Jessica, Shylock’s daughter is so good she has to become a Christian.
Is there an analysis for Portia's quality of mercy speech on your blog that we can also look at? This video was amazing and really insightful, thank you!!!
Hi Tana! Yes there is, see the section 'Key idea 3' in this post: hyperbolit.com/2020/12/02/justice-in-the-merchant-of-venice-3-key-ideas-with-quotes-analysis-video/
Great video!
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it :)
Shylock could be sympathised only if he would fight for himself. But as he was a villain, though by being discriminated, it was justified to punish him.
I was bullied in my younger years. As result of that I've always understood when an oppressed person strikes out against those that oppress them. Shylock will always be a sympathetic character for me.
Absolutely fair - our personal experiences often have an outsized influence over the way we interpret literature. In fact, I also suffered my fair share of bullying when I was in primary school - largely for being different and 'weird'. But I've come to realise that often what makes us stick out and unconventional in our early years are the traits that make us unique and successful in adulthood :)
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keep doing yo thing. Love your vids& blog. Very intelligent.
Thanks so much for watching and reading! I appreciate it :) More content to come! ❤️
Read Shakespeare and the Jews by James Shapiro. It's a short and readable book. The Merchant of Venice is a profoundly antisemitic play.