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Book Report

Title of the Book:

The merchant of Venice

Author:W. William Shakespeare (1564

——

1616) the Great

Renaissance dramatist, poet, European Renaissance humanism literature

synthesizer. Shakespeare was born in Britain central Warwick County

along the Evan River in Stratford, a wealthy family.

Shakespeare in about 1590

——

1612 of the total 20 years wrote

thirty-

seven plays ( such as plus and Fletcher wrote“ two of your

kiss” is the thirty

-

eight ), he also wrote two long poem“Venus and

Adonis”,“ The Rape Of Lucrece” and one hundred and fifty

-four sonnets.

More of his plays based on historical records, novels, folklore and

the old opera and other existing materials, a reflection of the feudal

society to capitalist society, the historical reality of the transition,

to promote the

emerging bourgeoisie humanitarianism thought and point of view of

human nature.

Creation background:Shakespeare created The merchant of Venice, the

British are in opposition to the climax of the Jews. By law the Jews

were forced to live in the old walled foundry or “Ghetto” area of the

city. After sunset the gate was locked and guarded by Christians. In the

day time any men leaving the ghetto had to wear a red hat to mark him as

a Jew.”The fact of social condition in

England in 16th century was

similar to the novel described scene. At that time, Christian was in the

driver’s seat; the Jews had their own belief, so they have not social

status and usually were persecuted. From the economic aspect, the

Jewswere prohibited to possess land; they were not allowed to have house

property, because those Christians and officials would confiscate their

property, so they had to be as a petty dealer, some of them practiced

usury- the lending of money at interest. This made them have little cash

and could survive. In law, many decrees were bad for the Jews. In

addition, “Jew” has another meaning in English, such as cheapskate,

usurer, and

profiteer. From this, we could see the people’s attitude to the

Jews in that time.

Plot of the story:Venetian nobleman Bassanio fell in love with the

girl Portia, he in order to marry her; he needed to go to Belmont. So he

borrowed from Jewish businessman Shylock three thousand dollars and by

his good friend Antonio guaranty. But Antonio is the opponent of Shylock,

so Shylock took the opportunity to put the harsh conditions: If within

three months can not pay off the debt, the guarantee would cut a pound

of flesh from his body to repay the debt. Finally Bassanio reached

Belmont, however, Antonio su

ddenly went break, and he couldn’t pay

Shylock’s debt. So, he was accused by Shylock, then, a group of people

debated in court.

Comment: The Merchant of Venice is one of Shakespeare’s most

famous comedies in the world. While Shylock is a classical figure and he

is analyzed again and again. Before, especially in 16th century, many