... be seen in their motives for love and hate. The entire play is centred around racial prejudices between Christians and Jews and their hate for one another. In The Merchant of Venice Shylock, the Jew, is characterised as the scapegoat, just as the Jewish have been throughout history. Shylock's prejudice and dislike for the Christians is largely based on their ... society and he openly exhibits it. He is not phased in the least after Shylock's downfall. Shakespeare displays the repugnant effects of hatefulness in The Merchant of Venice. Shakespeare demonstrates love in The Merchant of Veni...

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... arranged marriages are little to none. It is tradition to practise arranged marriages in some countries but this takes away the independence and freedom of the individuals. These marriages can affect the family, the bride and the groom emotionally and physically. In Punjab, a northern state in India ... or psychological pressure to enter the marriage. It is said that the individuals have a choice in arranged marriages. But do they really? In The Merchant of Venice, Portia is arranged into a marriage by her deceased father. In act 1 scene 2 line 18-23, Portia expresses her feelings about ...

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... bad. Everyone does both right and wrong and are greedy and generous, are able to love and to hate, and are full of revenge and mercy. In "The Merchant of Venice," Shakespeare shows us the true human condition through his characters' actions. They are completely human. The "good" characters are not perfect ... , and the "bad" characters have feelings and reasons for their actions. They do not always do what is expected of them: people can be ... 23). Here she convinces him to think that it is her father's fault for not instantly agreeing to become his wife. Thus, the Prince of Morocco and...

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