Shakespeare in the Digital AgeMain MenuAs You Like ItNavigationLoves Labours LostRichard IIMeasure for MeasureMeasure for Measure introRichard IIIMuch Ado About NothingMerchant of VeniceOthelloTwelfth NightMacbethHighlightsAndie Silva and DHSI #19 Class7199333d310a4d9270585a48f860715dbfd02068
Shylock takes a modern turn.
12015-05-03T10:57:50-07:00Zohayra Castillo9baee00a44a02187476028d14ff1bdd9ca3f8fac40741The link chosen gives a brief description from actor Murray Abraham himself that explains how Shylock is an example of many of the bankers today. Shylock wants justice, and that is what drives him to demand a pound of flesh from Antonio. Shylock is not aware of his greed, but his form of "interest" if Antonio did not pay back the money on time that was lent to him spoke for him. Abraham makes the argument that the bankers today are also very greedy in the sense that individuals tend to pay back much more than what was lent to them.plain2015-05-03T10:57:50-07:00Zohayra Castillo9baee00a44a02187476028d14ff1bdd9ca3f8fachttp://chicago.cbslocal.com/2011/03/21/abraham-sees-modern-parallel-in-merchant-of-venice/