... and the everyday person. In the late 1500's he wrote a piece called "The Merchant of Venice". It has been discussed extensively both in the past and present as to whether or not Shylock the Jew was intended to be depicted as a villain or a victim. To answer a question of this nature we must look beyond our own perspective and seek out the intended ... perspective of the author and audience that is was intended for. "The Merchant of Venice" was written during a time where Jews were banned from England. Shakespeare grew up in a world where ... . It hasn't been until recently when western ...

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