It’s no surprise that one of Britain’s leading Jewish actors and campaigners against antisemitism isn’t a fan of a play whose central character — the villainous moneylender, Shylock — is ...

In his final chapter, Rosenberg discusses some modern trends and the relationship of the Jewish myth to anti-semitism. "The myth of Shylock has, as it has once before, given rise to the ...

Shylock appeals to the audience for his own human rights and equal treatment, encouraging sympathy. Modern audiences have questioned whether Shakespeare himself was guilty of prejudice and ...