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Anti semitism

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The hatred toward jews

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Jew of malta

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A tale of violent conflict between jews and Christian. The wealthy jew has a cruel desire for money and revenge

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Jonathan Pryce (film version)

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Domestic tyrant and social victim

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Dr Lopez

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He was a jewish physician for Queen Elizabeth 1. He was accused for attempted poisoning and was trialled and executed. Alot of antisemitism

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Jew’s occupation

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Moneylender aka userer- charge with interest

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Where did jews live

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Ghettos

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Women in the Elizabethan society

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Women weren’t allowed jobs nor educated. Portia is portrayed to amaze audience nd critcise the men

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Religious references

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Old Testament (“eye for an eye”)- justice
Vs the new testament (“turning the other cheeks”)- mercy

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Shakespeare’s intentions

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Justice is not the solution
Exposing the hypocrisy of Christian mercy subtly as his audience is mainly Christians

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