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Shylock and Portia are the two most important characters in The Merchant of Venice. They are also the most debated. This lesson explores how Shakespeare presents each character, examines key speeches, and provides essential quotations for exam use.
Shylock is the play's most complex and controversial character. He is a Jewish money-lender who demands a pound of Antonio's flesh when the bond is not repaid. But is he a one-dimensional villain — or a sympathetic figure driven to extremity by relentless persecution?
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