![]() ![]() The Christians, mostly Antonio, mistreated Shylock, physically and verbally. In this play, The Merchant of Venice, Shylock is the victim, because he is mistreated. Shylock is a victim of harassment by the Christians, a victim of betrayal by his own daughter, and a victim of prejudice because he had to give up his religion due to wanting Antonio’s flesh. His wealth, dignity and his religion was taken away from him because he had wanted something that was rightfully his, a pound of Antonio’s flesh. Shylock was also back stabbed by his own daughter, who stole from him and ran away with a Christian. The Christians in this play, particularly Antonio, a merchant, had abused, betrayed, and insulted Shylock.Īntonio had kicked him and called him names. However, if they had viewed Shylock as a normal human being, not as a devil, they would have noticed that Shylock is not a villain, but a victim. ![]()
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