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 ...

She appeals to Shylock to show mercy to Antonio. Modern audiences might be confused about the behaviour of the Christian characters at the end of the trial. Shylock is forced to give up the ...

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 ...

This modern setting adds a fresh layer to the classic ... taking on the role of Shylock. Acclaimed actor Joseph Millson, known for The Last Kingdom and The Forsyte Saga, will play the character ...