The Merchant of Venice - Likewise Book Reviews
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Alyssa Czernek
"Shakespeare was so lazy in making Shylock a villain. His only “bad” trait was being Jewish and it was clear that the entire play was based around antisemitism. Shylock has some pretty good lines where he humanizes Jewish people, but Shakespeare’s refusal to admit that hating someone because they are Jewish is wrong made me unable to enjoy this play. And a forced conversion? Gross."
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Rebekah Travis
"Interesting look at prejudices during Shakespearean times"