... one another. The theme of love is shown amongst the Christians, in the love of friendship and marital love. The themes are emphasised in the settings of the play, Belmont symbolising love and Venice symbolising hate. As well as this the ... mistreatment of him: "Signior Antonio, many a time and oft in the Rialto you have rated me about my moneys and my usences: still have I borne it with a patient shrug, for sufferance is the badge of all ... wives because of Antonio: "Antonio, I am married to a wife which is as dear to me as life itself; but life itself, my wife, and all the world, are ...

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• Grade Level: High School