A review by vegetal
Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

challenging dark lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated

3.75

Honestly an enjoyable plot line, but the antisemitism is strong. Shylock’s monologue continues to be a symbol of Jewish strength, and sticks with me, although its motivation in the work is unclear (at least to me). 
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