A famous character, 'Shylock' appeared in-

A

Much Ado About Nothing


B

The Tempest

C

The Jew of Malta

D

The Merchant of Venice

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Shylock and The Merchant of Venice

  • Famous Character:
    Shylock – a Jewish moneylender, is a central character in William Shakespeare’s play The Merchant of Venice.

  • The Merchant of Venice:

    • Genre: Comedy (Tragi-comedy)

    • Written: 1596–1597

    • First Published: 1600 (Quarto edition)

    • Plot: Focuses on the contract between Antonio, a Venetian merchant, and Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, and its consequences. The play explores themes of mercy, justice, revenge, and the complexities of human relationships.

  • Important Characters:

    • Antonio (merchant)

    • Shylock (Jewish moneylender)

    • Portia (heroine)

    • Bassanio

    • Jessica (Shylock’s daughter)

    • Gratiano

    • Prince of Morocco

    • Salarino

  • Famous Quotations from the Play:

    • “All that glisters is not gold.”

    • “The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose.”

    • “It is a wise father that knows his own child.”

    • “Love is blind, and lovers cannot see the pretty follies that themselves commit.”

  • William Shakespeare (1564–1616):

    • Birthplace: Stratford-upon-Avon, England → called Bard of Avon or Swan of Avon.

    • Renowned as English national poet, dramatist, and actor.

    • Wrote 154 sonnets and 37 plays.

    • Co-founded the Globe Theatre in London in 1599.

  • Notable Comedies/Tragi-comedies by Shakespeare:

    • All’s Well That Ends Well

    • As You Like It

    • Twelfth Night

    • The Merchant of Venice

    • A Midsummer Night's Dream

    • The Tempest

Shylock remains one of Shakespeare’s most complex and debated characters, embodying themes of justice, prejudice, and human vulnerability.

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