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Hatred between Shylock and the Christians of Venice

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The Merchant of Venice. Choose ONE question. In this extract, Shylock has been invited to feast with Antonio and is reluctant to leave Jessica alone while the Christians are celebrating a carnival.

Explore the ways in which Shakespeare presents hatred between Shylock and the Christians of Venice. Refer to this extract from Act 2 Scene 5 and elsewhere in the play.

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What a strong answer needs

  1. 1 turning point
  2. 2 Shylock hatred
  3. 3 wider moments
  4. 4 language/context

Why this answer loses marks

Treating Shylock as simply hateful without considering Christian prejudice against him.

The trap is a one-way reading of hatred; the question is about hatred between both sides.