Merchant of Venice

The main difference between the Christian characters and Shylock

IN THE BOOK MERCHANT OF VENICE

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The Christian characters generally look down on Shylock. Shakespeare adds a subtext of hypocrisy to the Christian characters when they scold Shylock about money matters. They claim Christian mercy but completely strip Shylock of everything including his faith.

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