Shylock is one of the most controversial figures created by William Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice. Whether he is a comic villain or a tragic hero kindles heated discussion among Shakespearean critics. In my ar...Shylock is one of the most controversial figures created by William Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice. Whether he is a comic villain or a tragic hero kindles heated discussion among Shakespearean critics. In my article, I do not simply classify him as comic or tragic figure. I interpret Shylock from three perspectives and then draw a conclusion--Shylock is a multi-dimensional character and Shakespeare reveals to us how the social factors and Shylock’s personality result in his tragic life.展开更多
The Merchant of Venice is one of the most successful works written by the famous British playwright William Shake?speare, and the discussion of the Jew-Shylock has always been a focus in literary circles. Shylock is v...The Merchant of Venice is one of the most successful works written by the famous British playwright William Shake?speare, and the discussion of the Jew-Shylock has always been a focus in literary circles. Shylock is viewed as a negative role, but the author considers that Shylock's positive characters such as capability, toughness and love for family as well as the faithfulness to Judaism are worthwhile for people to learn. This thesis will analyze Shylock's positive characters based on the historical back?ground of The Merchant of Venice. And it proves that Shylock is a Jewish hero, then explores the profound revelations which Shy?lock's positive characters give.展开更多
Compared with the other characters in The Merchant of Venice,Shylock seems to be totally an outsider and alien of Venice which is because he is considered to be the“Other”in the eyes of the other Venetians as a resu...Compared with the other characters in The Merchant of Venice,Shylock seems to be totally an outsider and alien of Venice which is because he is considered to be the“Other”in the eyes of the other Venetians as a result of his identity a Jew as well as his occupation as a usurer,both of which are despised and degraded at the Elizabethan times.展开更多
Shylock is the most controversial character in The Merchant Of Venice by William Shakespeare.Many Shakespeareancritics have been discussing about whether he is a comic villain or a tragic hero for a long time.In order...Shylock is the most controversial character in The Merchant Of Venice by William Shakespeare.Many Shakespeareancritics have been discussing about whether he is a comic villain or a tragic hero for a long time.In order to make the reader canhave a more objective attitude towards Shylock,the study attempts to analyze the character Of Shylock.Firstly,it gives the histori-cal background and general plot about The Merchant of Venice.Secondly,the study explains Shylock's nationality and occupationwhich influence his character.Thirdly,the study analyzes Shylock's character from two aspects-his negative character and positivecharacter,and a conclusion is drawn that Shylock is a multi-dimensional character.On one hand,he is a revengeful,hypocritical,self-centered,and stubborn man.He pretend to be kind,to play a game to revenge against Antonio,and not to accept other peo-ple's advice.On the other hand,he is a courageous and passionate man.He look down upon all the Christians,stick to his own opin-ion,and fight against the strong power On behalf of the Christian.While his negative character make people resent,his positivecharacter lets us hold a mixed feeling of sympathy and respect.In conclusion,Shylock is a successful image In Shakespeare's dra-ma.展开更多
文摘Shylock is one of the most controversial figures created by William Shakespeare in The Merchant of Venice. Whether he is a comic villain or a tragic hero kindles heated discussion among Shakespearean critics. In my article, I do not simply classify him as comic or tragic figure. I interpret Shylock from three perspectives and then draw a conclusion--Shylock is a multi-dimensional character and Shakespeare reveals to us how the social factors and Shylock’s personality result in his tragic life.
文摘The Merchant of Venice is one of the most successful works written by the famous British playwright William Shake?speare, and the discussion of the Jew-Shylock has always been a focus in literary circles. Shylock is viewed as a negative role, but the author considers that Shylock's positive characters such as capability, toughness and love for family as well as the faithfulness to Judaism are worthwhile for people to learn. This thesis will analyze Shylock's positive characters based on the historical back?ground of The Merchant of Venice. And it proves that Shylock is a Jewish hero, then explores the profound revelations which Shy?lock's positive characters give.
文摘Compared with the other characters in The Merchant of Venice,Shylock seems to be totally an outsider and alien of Venice which is because he is considered to be the“Other”in the eyes of the other Venetians as a result of his identity a Jew as well as his occupation as a usurer,both of which are despised and degraded at the Elizabethan times.
文摘Shylock is the most controversial character in The Merchant Of Venice by William Shakespeare.Many Shakespeareancritics have been discussing about whether he is a comic villain or a tragic hero for a long time.In order to make the reader canhave a more objective attitude towards Shylock,the study attempts to analyze the character Of Shylock.Firstly,it gives the histori-cal background and general plot about The Merchant of Venice.Secondly,the study explains Shylock's nationality and occupationwhich influence his character.Thirdly,the study analyzes Shylock's character from two aspects-his negative character and positivecharacter,and a conclusion is drawn that Shylock is a multi-dimensional character.On one hand,he is a revengeful,hypocritical,self-centered,and stubborn man.He pretend to be kind,to play a game to revenge against Antonio,and not to accept other peo-ple's advice.On the other hand,he is a courageous and passionate man.He look down upon all the Christians,stick to his own opin-ion,and fight against the strong power On behalf of the Christian.While his negative character make people resent,his positivecharacter lets us hold a mixed feeling of sympathy and respect.In conclusion,Shylock is a successful image In Shakespeare's dra-ma.
