Character Deviation In William Shakespeares The Merchant...

Mrs Harasses me Shakespeare uses repetition and rhetoric extensively throughout ‘The Merchant of Venice’ to show characterization through themes of wealth, race, religion and justice, amongst others through the characters Shylock, Antonio and Portia. Considered the greatest dramatist of all time and often known as England’s national poet. William Shakespeare is a popular playwright, poet and actor born in Stratford-upon-Avon England. William played a big part in Lord Chamberlain’s Men company around 1594 and on. Written records are an understatement of Shakes spears professional life influenced his artistry. In his 20 years as a playwright, his plays are considered to touch the complete range of both human emotion and conflict In 1596†¦show more content†¦The characters argume on different levels, as they have had different pasts. The most sense if shown with is religion. Shylock has been isolated from the rest of the merchants because he is Jewish. Therefore Skylock’s religious beliefs and cultural values are different from Christians. Shakespeare shows this from this folliwng example; â€Å"I will buy with you, sell with you, talk with you, and so following; but I will not eat with you, drink with you, nor pray with you. (Act 1 Scene 3 line 27-30). This is the loneliness of life for the characters that is used as a fact and it proves to be equally insurmountable. One of the main characters, Portia, has given a special sort of treatment by William Shakespeare that ties in with the most complex things of the play such as marriage, mercy, justice and wealth.In this theme of Marriage, Portia is a very complex example of mercy and justice because she makes a very persuasive speech about mercy and peace. In Elizabethan in England, times Portia would have actually been seen as on behalf of the Christian idea of mercy. Evidence to support my statement is when shakespeare quotes â€Å"It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven upon the place beneath. It is twice blest (scene 1 line 180-201) But although when it comes to the accord, she is less fair than her actual words that are spoken. She stresses that Shylock has all justice and she catches him out as she knows the law better than he does. Portia refuses to let Shylock back outShow MoreRelatedGender Roles And Roles Of William Shakespeare s The Merchant Of Venice 1837 Words   |  8 Pages Gender plays an important role in Shakespeare’s comedies. Cross gender roles and cross dressing are essential not only for the inherent humour of the situation but also for the advancment of the plot. English Renaissance stereotypes of women and men and their various roles and responsibilities in society are reflected in Shakespeare. What sets Shakespeare apart is the fact that he also challenges, and at times even breaks down those stereotypes especially in his comedies. Hamlet may proclaim â€Å"Frailty