outsiders Flashcards
shylock as an outsider
jew in a christian city. shylock as an outsider, both religously and socially, shapes his actions throughout the play, his desire for revenge can be seen as a result from prejudice from venetian society.Shakespeare uses Shylock’s outsider status to critique social exclusion. The anti-Semitic treatment of Shylock (mocked, spat on, excluded) can be interpreted as a comment on England’s treatment of outsiders, such as Jews, foreigners, and anyone who didn’t fit into the rigid social structure of the time.
antonio as an outsider
he doesn’t follow the typical expectations of Venetian men, showing a sense of alienation in his relationships with others, especially his intense bond with Bassanio. - antonio deep emotional attachment to bassanio, combined with his melancholic nature postition him as an outsider to the traditional masculine ideals of venetian society at the time, challenging norms about frienship and love.
portia as an outsider
intelligence and independence put her at odds with the traditional gender roles of the time. - set her apart from traditional women at the time
