'Tubal' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:
Der Kaufmann von Venedig (2004)
Actors:
Peter Albers (actor),
Robert Joseph Bartl (actor),
Richard Beek (actor),
Rolf Boysen (actor),
Thomas Holtzmann (actor),
Jörg Hube (actor),
Oliver Nägele (actor),
Helmut Pick (actor),
Heiko Ruprecht (actor),
Arnulf Schumacher (actor),
Michael von Au (actor),
Stefan Wilkening (actor),
William Shakespeare (writer),
Hans-Klaus Petsch (director),
Dieter Dorn (miscellaneous crew),
Genres:
Drama,
The Merchant of Venice (2004)
Actors:
Allan Corduner (actor),
Charlie Cox (actor),
Mackenzie Crook (actor),
Joseph Fiennes (actor),
Gregor Fisher (actor),
Stéphane Fragili (actor),
Antonio Gil (actor),
David Harewood (actor),
Jeremy Irons (actor),
Norbert Konne (actor),
Stéphan Koziak (actor),
Tom Leick (actor),
Marc Maes (actor),
Kris Marshall (actor),
Ron Cook (actor),
Plot: Venice, 1596. Melancholy Antonio loves the youthful Bassanio, so when Bassanio asks for 3000 ducats, Antonio says yes before knowing it's to sue for the hand of Portia. His capital tied up in merchant ships at sea, Antonio must go to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender he reviles. Shylock wraps his grudge in kindness, offering a three-month loan at no interest, but if not repaid, Antonio will owe a pound of flesh. The Jew's daughter elopes with a Christian, whetting Shylock's hatred. While Bassanio's away wooing Portia, Antonio's ships founder, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh. With court assembled and a judgment due, Portia swings into action to save Bassanio's friend.
Keywords: anti-semitic-slur, anti-semitism, bare-breasts, based-on-play, begins-with-text, blood, boat, canal, casket, catholic
Genres:
Drama,
Romance,
Quotes:
Bassanio: Gratiano speaks an infinite deal of nothing, more than any man in all Venice.
Shylock: I will buy with you, sell with you, talk with you, walk with you, and so following; but I will not eat with you, drink with you, nor pray with you.
Salerio: Why, I am sure, if he forfeit thou wilt not take his flesh: what's that good for?::Shylock: To bait fish withal: if it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge.
Shylock: He hath disgraced me, and hindered me half a million, laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains, scorned my nation, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, heated mine enemies; and what's his reason? I am a Jew.
Tubal: Yes, other men have ill luck too. Antonio, as I heard in Genoa...::Shylock: What, what, what? ill luck, ill luck?::Tubal: ...hath an argosy cast away, coming from Tripolis.::Shylock: I thank God! I thank God!
Bassanio: Promise me life, and I'll confess the truth.::Portia: Well then, confess, and live.::Bassanio: 'Confess' and 'love' had been the very sum of my confession.
Bassanio: When I told you my state was nothing, I should then have told you that I was worse than nothing; for, indeed, I have engag'd myself to a dear friend, engag'd my friend to his mere enemy, to feed my means.
Antonio: Hear me yet, good Shylock.::Shylock: I'll have my bond; speak not against my bond.
Antonio: These griefs and losses have so bated me, that I shall hardly spare a pound of flesh to-morrow to my bloody creditor. Pray God, Bassanio come to see me pay his debt, and then I care not!
Shylock: I am not bound to please thee with my answer.::Bassanio: Do all men kill the things they do not love?::Shylock: Hates any man the thing he would not kill?::Bassanio: Every offence is not a hate at first.::Shylock: What! wouldst thou have a serpent sting thee twice?
Le marchand de Venise (1980)
Actors:
Jean-Pierre Andréani (actor),
Bernard Belin (actor),
Patrick Bourgeois (actor),
Francis Deschamps (actor),
Hubert Godon (actor),
Francis Joffo (actor),
Jean Le Poulain (actor),
Dominique Liquière (actor),
Yves Marchand (actor),
Bruno Netter (actor),
Daniel Sarky (actor),
Geneviève Casile (actress),
Vannick Le Poulain (actress),
France Rousselle (actress),
Jean Anouilh (writer),
Genres:
Comedy,
Drama,
The Merchant of Venice (1980)
Actors:
Richard Austin (actor),
Kenneth Cranham (actor),
Alan David (actor),
Arnold Diamond (actor),
John Franklyn-Robbins (actor),
Peter Gale (actor),
Joe Gladwin (actor),
Adrian Harman (actor),
Roger Martin (actor),
Daniel Mitchell (actor),
Warren Mitchell (actor),
Richard Morant (actor),
John Nettles (actor),
Enn Reitel (actor),
John Rhys-Davies (actor),
Plot: A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him.
Keywords: based-on-play, shakespeare's-the-merchant-of-venice
Genres:
Drama,
Venetsian kauppias (1968)
Actors:
Kari Franck (actor),
Tapio Hämäläinen (actor),
Keijo Komppa (actor),
Eero Melasniemi (actor),
Matti Oravisto (actor),
Paavo Pentikäinen (actor),
Lasse Pöysti (actor),
Esko Salminen (actor),
Pehr-Olof Sirén (actor),
Tauno Söder (actor),
Ulf Törnroth (actor),
Uolevi Vahteristo (actor),
Liisamaija Laaksonen (actress),
Iris-Lilja Lassila (actress),
Tarja-Tuulikki Tarsala (actress),
Genres:
Comedy,
Ansiktet (1958)
Actors:
Frithiof Bjärne (actor),
Gunnar Björnstrand (actor),
Tor Borong (actor),
Axel Düberg (actor),
Lars Ekborg (actor),
Bengt Ekerot (actor),
Åke Fridell (actor),
Erland Josephson (actor),
Oscar Ljung (actor),
Arne Martensson (actor),
Toivo Pawlo (actor),
Harry Schein (actor),
Max von Sydow (actor),
Bibi Andersson (actress),
Gertrud Fridh (actress),
Plot: When 'Vogler's Magnetic Health Theater' comes to town, there's bound to be a spectacle. Reading reports of a variety of supernatural disturbances at Vogler's prior performances abroad, the leading townspeople (including the police chief and medical examiner) request that their troupe provide them a sample of their act, before allowing them public audiences. The scientific-minded disbelievers try to expose them as charlatans, but Vogler and his crew prove too clever for them.
Keywords: 1800s, illusion, magician, parable, satire
Genres:
Comedy,
Drama,
Taglines: Spine-Chilling! Suspenseful! Mind Shattering! Into the Nether-World! You'll Gasp At This Occult Hypnotic Experience Into the Supernatural!
Quotes:
Granny Vogler: Why the tears, little lizard?::Sanna: Are you a witch?::Granny Vogler: Maybe I am.::Sanna: I'm so scared of everything tonight. And you're so old and ugly.::Granny Vogler: So will you be, little lizard, when you reach two hundred.::Sanna: Are you that old?::Granny Vogler: Oh yes, I am.
Granny Vogler: I see what I see, and I know what I know. But nobody believes me.
Johan Spegel: I've prayed one prayer in my life: Use me, O God! But He never understood what a devoted slave I'd have been. So I was never used... But that too is a lie. Step by step you go into the dark. The movement itself is the only truth.
Dr. Vergerus, Minister of Health: The whole evening I've been fighting an unexplainable liking for you and your husband.::Manda Vogler: You surprise me.::Dr. Vergerus, Minister of Health: I took to you at once... your faces, your silence, your natural dignity. I would not admit it if I were not slightly drunk.::Manda Vogler: Then leave us alone.::Dr. Vergerus, Minister of Health: I can't. You represent what I detest most of all... the unexplainable.
Nem Sansão Nem Dalila (1955)
Actors:
Carlos Cotrim (actor),
Gene de Marco (actor),
Sérgio de Oliveira (actor),
José do Patrocínio (actor),
Cyl Farney (actor),
Wilson Grey (actor),
Werner Hammer (actor),
Milton Leal (actor),
Silveira Lima (actor),
Jorge Luiz (actor),
Ricardo Luna (actor),
Carlos Mesnick (actor),
Oscarito (actor),
Oscarito (actor),
Hélio Celano (actor),
Plot: Barber's jeep crash against crazy scientist's house, where the latter was building a time-machine. The crash triggers the machine, taking them to Gaza kingdom, circa 1153 B.C., where they get involved in many funny situations. Spoof of Cecil B. DeMille's Samson and Delilah (1949).
Keywords: character-name-in-title
Genres:
Comedy,
Samson and Delilah (1949)
Actors:
Eric Alden (actor),
Eric Alden (actor),
Eric Alden (actor),
Joel Allen (actor),
Robert J. Anderson (actor),
Sugarfoot Anderson (actor),
Carl Andre (actor),
Stanley Andrews (actor),
Vaughn Anthony (actor),
Sam Ash (actor),
Nils Asther (actor),
Jerry Austin (actor),
Kay Bell (actor),
Ray Bennett (actor),
Eric Alden (actor),
Plot: Though his people, the Israelites, are enslaved by the Philistines, Samson, strongest man of the tribe of Dan, falls in love with the Philistine Semadar, whom he wins by virtue of a contest of strength. But Semadar betrays him, and Samson engages in a fight with her real love, Ahtur, and his soldiers. Semadar is killed, and her sister Delilah, who had loved Samson in silence, now vows vengeance against him. She plans to seduce Samson into revealing the secret of his strength and then to betray him to the Philistine leader, the Saran.
Keywords: action-hero, adventure-hero, ambush, bare-chested-male, bare-chested-male-bondage, based-on-book, based-on-novel, based-on-the-bible, based-on-true-story, battle
Genres:
Adventure,
Drama,
History,
Romance,
Taglines: HISTORY'S MOST BEAUTIFUL AND TREACHEROUS WOMAN! (original print ad - all caps)
Quotes:
Samson: The oldest trick in the world. Silk trap, baited with a woman.::Delilah: You know a better bait, Samson? Men *always* respond.
Saran of Gaza: He was not captured by force of arms, but by their softness.
[Samson has chosen Semadar over Delilah as his bride]::Delilah: I hate him.::Tubal: Because he's a Danite?::Delilah: Because he's a fool!::Tubal: Most men are, Delilah. There's nothing you can do about it.::[leaves]::Delilah: [smiles craftily] Sometimes a bee can move an ox.
Samson: What is sweeter than honey?::Semadar: What is stronger than a lion?
Delilah: No man leaves Delilah.
Samson: Your arms were quicksand. Your kiss was death. The name Delilah will be an everlasting curse on the lips of men.
Samson: You came to this house as wedding guests. Fire and death are your gifts to my bride. For all that I do against you now, I shall be blameless. I'll give you back fire for fire, and death for death!
Tubal: [holding Delilah and trading her for Semadar] Look! Here! Samson. My other daughter. Take her. She'll make you a much better wife. She's fairer than Semadar, and much, much more beautiful.::Samson: You give me a turnip for a...::Tubal: Wait, wait Samson. This one is a queen among women. Samson, look. Look. Have you ever seen eyes like that? So full of love for you? See the whiteness of her skin, smooth as a young dove's. Oh she'll grow into a rare blossom.::Samson: She'll grow into a thornbush!::Delilah: [grasps Samson] Did a thornbush steal the chariot that took you to the lion? Did a thornbush tell the Saran how you killed it with your bare hands? No, I did, and he believed me, then you chose Semadar.::Samson: Take your claws out of me!::Delilah: You'll never get them out of you. I made Ahtur steal the riddle's secret from Semadar. I lied to stop you from marrying her. I'll kill to keep you. You're the only thing in the world I want.::Samson: [to Tubal] Hold this fork-tongued adder before I put a heel on her.::Delilah: If you crush the life out of me I'd kiss you with my dying breath!::Samson: [to Tubal] And you want me to marry this wild cat?
[the Philistines are in shock as Samson gets his strength back]::Lord of Ashkelon: The man has the strength of a devil.::Saran of Gaza: No. The strength of a God.
Delilah: They're devils.::Saran of Gaza: No, they're very human. The weak always ban together to pull down the strong.::Lord of Gath: Your lion has become a mouse.::Saran of Gaza: Changed by the magic of love.
The Far Call (1929)
Actors:
Sam Baker (actor),
Warner Baxter (actor),
Frank Chew (actor),
Willie Fung (actor),
Charles Gorman (actor),
Harry Gripp (actor),
Pat Hartigan (actor),
Ullrich Haupt (actor),
Warren Hymer (actor),
Ivan Linow (actor),
Charles Middleton (actor),
Charles Morton (actor),
Tiny Sandford (actor),
Randolph Scott (actor),
Bernard Siegel (actor),
Genres:
Drama,
Contraband (1925)
Actors:
Noah Beery (actor),
Luke Cosgrave (actor),
Edwards Davis (actor),
Alphonse Ethier (actor),
Johnny Fox (actor),
Cesare Gravina (actor),
Raymond Hatton (actor),
Raymond McKee (actor),
Charles Ogle (actor),
Victor Potel (actor),
Lillian Leighton (actress),
Lois Wilson (actress),
Jack Cunningham (writer),
Clarence Budington Kelland (writer),
Alan Crosland (director),
Genres:
Drama,
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(CHARACTER's)
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The Merchant of Venice Video Summary
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The Merchant of Venice, by Shakespeare, opens with Antonio, a Christian merchant, in a depressed state. His friends try to cheer him up, suggesting that perhaps he’s worried about his ships at sea. Then, Antonio’s dear friend Bassanio, an aristocrat who has lost all of his money, comes to ask Antonio for a monetary loan, so that he, Bassanio, can travel to Belmont to woo a wealthy heiress named Portia.
Antonio and Bassanio clearly have a deep and loving friendship. While Antonio cannot give Bassanio the money directly, he offers to use his good credit to...
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The Merchant of Venice: 6 Minute Summary
Studying The Merchant of Venice? Dr Aidan, PhD in Shakespeare Studies, has created 8 videos that offer: a brief overview of the play, theme analysis, key character analysis, key scene analysis, and the 10 key quotes.
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The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare | Summary & Analysis
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice explained with scene summaries in just a few minutes!
Professor Regina Buccola of Roosevelt University provides an in-depth analysis of the plot, characters, symbols, themes, and motifs of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice.
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A parable illustrating the consequences of greed and usury, William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is among the most controversial of his plays.
The comedy centers on Antonio, who has extended credit to his friend Bassanio so that he may pursue the beautiful Portia. But in order to do so, Antonio must use the services of Jewish money lender Shylock.
Wh...
published: 25 Oct 2019
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Hello Guys, The most awaited video or movie is here. The Mercahnt of venice by william shakespeare. The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play written by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. It is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599.
Although classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and it is best known for Shylock and his famous "Hath not a Jew eyes?" speech on humanity. Also notable is Portia's speech about "the quality of mercy". The Merchant of Venice tells the story of Antonio, who borr...
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The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare | Act 1, Scene 1
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Professor Regina Buccola of Roosevelt University provides an in-depth summary and analysis of Act 1, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice.
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A parable illustrating the consequences of greed and usury, William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is among the most controversial of his plays.
The comedy centers on Antonio, who has extended credit to his friend Bassanio so that he may pursue the beautiful Portia. But in order to do so, Antonio must use the services of Jewish money lender Shylock.
When Bassanio arrives to ...
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Its The Study About:(Truth,Revenge And Greediness)
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2) Portia
3) Antonio
4) Bassanio
5) Gratiano
6) Jessica
7) Lorenzo
8) Nerissa........
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6) Jessica
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The Merchant of Venice Video Summary
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The Merchant of Venice, by Shakespeare, opens with Antonio, a Christian merchant, in a depressed state. His friends try to cheer him up, suggesting that perhaps he’s worried about his ships at sea. Then, Antonio’s dear friend Bassanio, an aristocrat who has lost all of his money, comes to ask Antonio for a monetary loan, so that he, Bassanio, can travel to Belmont to woo a wealthy heiress named Portia.
Antonio and Bassanio clearly have a deep and loving friendship. While Antonio cannot give Bassanio the money directly, he offers to use his good credit to get a loan for his friend. Bassanio finds Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and convinces him to give a loan of three thousand ducats. In a rather unusual twist, Shylock agrees not to charge the Christian men interest, but instead makes a strange proposal: If Antonio cannot pay back the money, Antonio will give Shylock a pound of his own flesh. Antonio accepts the terms of the contract, or “bond.”
Meanwhile, in Belmont, Portia is melancholy. Her father, now dead, decreed that all of Portia’s suitors must partake in a test. The suitors are presented with three caskets: one of gold, one of silver, and one of lead. One contains a portrait of Portia within it; the suitor to choose this casket will have permission to marry her. First, the Prince of Morocco comes to woo Portia and picks the gold casket; inside he finds a skull, symbolizing the way gold hides corruption. The next suitor, the Prince of Aragon, selects the silver casket which bears an inscription stating that it will “give a man what he deserves.” Inside is a picture of an idiot.
Back in Venice, Shylock’s daughter, Jessica has made a plan to run away with a Christian man, Lorenzo. They plan to escape one night when Shylock will be out. Shylock instructs Jessica to lock the house well as there will be masquers and music in the street that night. Once he leaves, Lorenzo arrives with two friends, standing below Jessica’s upstairs window. She appears dressed as a boy, tosses a chest of ducats down to them, and then runs away with them.
When Shylock discovers that his daughter has run away with his ducats, his devastation overwhelms him. Meanwhile, there are rumors that many of Antonio's ships have sunk or been lost at sea. Shylock begins to revel in the idea that he will exact his pound of flesh from Antonio, in revenge for the many insults Antonio has dealt him throughout the years.
Meanwhile, Bassanio has arrived in Belmont with his friend Graziano. Portia remembers Bassanio as the dashing soldier with whom she fell in love several years earlier. Bassanio selects the lead casket and finds Portia’s picture inside. After Portia gives him a ring to seal their engagement, Graziano informs them that he and Portia’s maid, Nerissa, wish to be married as well.
Bassanio receives a letter from Antonio stating he cannot repay Shylock and must forfeit a pound of flesh. Portia tells Bassanio to take six thousand ducats—twice the original amount owed—and return to Venice where he can pay Shylock and cancel the contract. After Bassanio and Graziano have left, unbeknownst to them, Nerissa and Portia depart for Venice disguised as men. Jessica and Lorenzo will watch over Belmont while they are gone.
Back in Venice, in a court of justice, the Duke pleads with Shylock to forgive the contract and let Antonio go free. Shylock refuses, even when Bassanio offers the higher payment. The court then waits for a doctor of the law to arrive. Nerissa enters the court and hands the Duke a letter stating a Doctor Bellario has sent an educated young doctor in his place.
Portia enters disguised as the young Doctor “Balthasar.” Portia tries to persuade Shylock to spare Antonio’s life through an appeal to “mercy.” When Shylock won’t budge, Portia grants him his pound of flesh. Shylock holds a knife ready to cut into Antonio's breast.
Suddenly Portia stops him. He may have his pound of flesh, she says, but not a single drop of blood, and the flesh must weigh exactly one pound—no more and no less, or Venice can confiscate his lands and goods. Shylock, clearly unable to comply, backs down, saying he will accept three times the original amount owed to him.
But Portia refuses and presses on. In demanding Antonio’s flesh, Shylock was prepared to take his life. If any foreigner conspires against the life of a Venetian, half his wealth is to be given to the man against whom he conspired, half is taken by the state, and the Duke can have the conspirer put to death. At this point, the Duke pardons Shylock’s life and Antonio tells the court he will forgive the fine of half of Shylock's wealth provided Shylock converts to Christianity.
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The Merchant of Venice, by Shakespeare, opens with Antonio, a Christian merchant, in a depressed state. His friends try to cheer him up, suggesting that perhaps he’s worried about his ships at sea. Then, Antonio’s dear friend Bassanio, an aristocrat who has lost all of his money, comes to ask Antonio for a monetary loan, so that he, Bassanio, can travel to Belmont to woo a wealthy heiress named Portia.
Antonio and Bassanio clearly have a deep and loving friendship. While Antonio cannot give Bassanio the money directly, he offers to use his good credit to get a loan for his friend. Bassanio finds Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and convinces him to give a loan of three thousand ducats. In a rather unusual twist, Shylock agrees not to charge the Christian men interest, but instead makes a strange proposal: If Antonio cannot pay back the money, Antonio will give Shylock a pound of his own flesh. Antonio accepts the terms of the contract, or “bond.”
Meanwhile, in Belmont, Portia is melancholy. Her father, now dead, decreed that all of Portia’s suitors must partake in a test. The suitors are presented with three caskets: one of gold, one of silver, and one of lead. One contains a portrait of Portia within it; the suitor to choose this casket will have permission to marry her. First, the Prince of Morocco comes to woo Portia and picks the gold casket; inside he finds a skull, symbolizing the way gold hides corruption. The next suitor, the Prince of Aragon, selects the silver casket which bears an inscription stating that it will “give a man what he deserves.” Inside is a picture of an idiot.
Back in Venice, Shylock’s daughter, Jessica has made a plan to run away with a Christian man, Lorenzo. They plan to escape one night when Shylock will be out. Shylock instructs Jessica to lock the house well as there will be masquers and music in the street that night. Once he leaves, Lorenzo arrives with two friends, standing below Jessica’s upstairs window. She appears dressed as a boy, tosses a chest of ducats down to them, and then runs away with them.
When Shylock discovers that his daughter has run away with his ducats, his devastation overwhelms him. Meanwhile, there are rumors that many of Antonio's ships have sunk or been lost at sea. Shylock begins to revel in the idea that he will exact his pound of flesh from Antonio, in revenge for the many insults Antonio has dealt him throughout the years.
Meanwhile, Bassanio has arrived in Belmont with his friend Graziano. Portia remembers Bassanio as the dashing soldier with whom she fell in love several years earlier. Bassanio selects the lead casket and finds Portia’s picture inside. After Portia gives him a ring to seal their engagement, Graziano informs them that he and Portia’s maid, Nerissa, wish to be married as well.
Bassanio receives a letter from Antonio stating he cannot repay Shylock and must forfeit a pound of flesh. Portia tells Bassanio to take six thousand ducats—twice the original amount owed—and return to Venice where he can pay Shylock and cancel the contract. After Bassanio and Graziano have left, unbeknownst to them, Nerissa and Portia depart for Venice disguised as men. Jessica and Lorenzo will watch over Belmont while they are gone.
Back in Venice, in a court of justice, the Duke pleads with Shylock to forgive the contract and let Antonio go free. Shylock refuses, even when Bassanio offers the higher payment. The court then waits for a doctor of the law to arrive. Nerissa enters the court and hands the Duke a letter stating a Doctor Bellario has sent an educated young doctor in his place.
Portia enters disguised as the young Doctor “Balthasar.” Portia tries to persuade Shylock to spare Antonio’s life through an appeal to “mercy.” When Shylock won’t budge, Portia grants him his pound of flesh. Shylock holds a knife ready to cut into Antonio's breast.
Suddenly Portia stops him. He may have his pound of flesh, she says, but not a single drop of blood, and the flesh must weigh exactly one pound—no more and no less, or Venice can confiscate his lands and goods. Shylock, clearly unable to comply, backs down, saying he will accept three times the original amount owed to him.
But Portia refuses and presses on. In demanding Antonio’s flesh, Shylock was prepared to take his life. If any foreigner conspires against the life of a Venetian, half his wealth is to be given to the man against whom he conspired, half is taken by the state, and the Duke can have the conspirer put to death. At this point, the Duke pardons Shylock’s life and Antonio tells the court he will forgive the fine of half of Shylock's wealth provided Shylock converts to Christianity.
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The Merchant of Venice: 6 Minute Summary
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IN THIS VIDEO, we summarise the key events of Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice in a way that YOU can remember. If you enjoyed the video, don't forget to leave a like, and share it with your friends.
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The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare | Summary & Analysis
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice explained with scene summaries in just a few minutes!
Professor Regina Buccola of Roosevelt University provides a...
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice explained with scene summaries in just a few minutes!
Professor Regina Buccola of Roosevelt University provides an in-depth analysis of the plot, characters, symbols, themes, and motifs of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice.
Download the free study guide and infographic for The Merchant of Venice here: https://www.coursehero.com/lit/The-Merchant-of-Venice/infographic/
A parable illustrating the consequences of greed and usury, William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is among the most controversial of his plays.
The comedy centers on Antonio, who has extended credit to his friend Bassanio so that he may pursue the beautiful Portia. But in order to do so, Antonio must use the services of Jewish money lender Shylock.
When Bassanio arrives to seek Portia’s hand in marriage, he finds that money will not be enough. Portia’s father has created a challenge to choose a suitor for her. He has set up three caskets, or boxes. The man who chooses the casket with Portia's portrait inside gets her hand. Luckily, he chooses correctly.
Unfortunately, when Antonio’s ships are lost, Shylock takes him to court in an effort to collect on his debt—which, in the absence of monetary compensation, will take the form of a pound of flesh.
When Shylock will not agree to mercy, Portia disguises herself as a lawyer and finds that should Shylock take Antonio's blood, which is not part of the contract, his own life will be forfeit. Since it is impossible to take a pound of flesh without spilling blood, Shylock's claim is void. The result finds Shylock losing his fortune to Antonio and the state.
This comedy is often characterized as blatantly anti-Semitic, which is supported by the rampant anti-Jewish sentiment of the day. While to modern eyes this reads as astonishingly stereotypical, the play remains valuable for its somewhat sympathetic depiction of the slings and arrows endured by European Jews.
Famous playwright William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice was written around 1596-97 at the height of his career. Borrowing from existing Italian and medieval stories for the characters and basic plot, his characterization of the Jewish Shylock and “Christian” Venetians highlights social, religious, and moral tensions of the time.
The Merchant of Venice contains many powerful symbols including rings symbolizing the strongest of human bonds, flesh representing life which is more valuable when threatened, and gold symbolizing power and status. Other themes include appearances versus reality, worth, prejudice, and mercy.
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William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice explained with scene summaries in just a few minutes!
Professor Regina Buccola of Roosevelt University provides an in-depth analysis of the plot, characters, symbols, themes, and motifs of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice.
Download the free study guide and infographic for The Merchant of Venice here: https://www.coursehero.com/lit/The-Merchant-of-Venice/infographic/
A parable illustrating the consequences of greed and usury, William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is among the most controversial of his plays.
The comedy centers on Antonio, who has extended credit to his friend Bassanio so that he may pursue the beautiful Portia. But in order to do so, Antonio must use the services of Jewish money lender Shylock.
When Bassanio arrives to seek Portia’s hand in marriage, he finds that money will not be enough. Portia’s father has created a challenge to choose a suitor for her. He has set up three caskets, or boxes. The man who chooses the casket with Portia's portrait inside gets her hand. Luckily, he chooses correctly.
Unfortunately, when Antonio’s ships are lost, Shylock takes him to court in an effort to collect on his debt—which, in the absence of monetary compensation, will take the form of a pound of flesh.
When Shylock will not agree to mercy, Portia disguises herself as a lawyer and finds that should Shylock take Antonio's blood, which is not part of the contract, his own life will be forfeit. Since it is impossible to take a pound of flesh without spilling blood, Shylock's claim is void. The result finds Shylock losing his fortune to Antonio and the state.
This comedy is often characterized as blatantly anti-Semitic, which is supported by the rampant anti-Jewish sentiment of the day. While to modern eyes this reads as astonishingly stereotypical, the play remains valuable for its somewhat sympathetic depiction of the slings and arrows endured by European Jews.
Famous playwright William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice was written around 1596-97 at the height of his career. Borrowing from existing Italian and medieval stories for the characters and basic plot, his characterization of the Jewish Shylock and “Christian” Venetians highlights social, religious, and moral tensions of the time.
The Merchant of Venice contains many powerful symbols including rings symbolizing the strongest of human bonds, flesh representing life which is more valuable when threatened, and gold symbolizing power and status. Other themes include appearances versus reality, worth, prejudice, and mercy.
Explore Course Hero’s collection of free literature study guides, Q&A; pairs, and infographics here: https://www.coursehero.com/lit/
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The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare) – Thug Notes Summary & Analysis
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Shakespeare Summarized: The Merchant of Venice
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The Merchant of Venice || William Shakespeare || Full Play and Movie || ICSE English || ICSE Novel
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Hello Guys, The most awaited video or movie is here. The Mercahnt of venice by william shakespeare. The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play written by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. It is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599.
Although classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and it is best known for Shylock and his famous "Hath not a Jew eyes?" speech on humanity. Also notable is Portia's speech about "the quality of mercy". The Merchant of Venice tells the story of Antonio, who borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock in order to pay his debts. As part of his promise to Shylock, Antonio promises him a pound of flesh if he cannot repay. Set in Venice, this play is a great way to explore justice and law as well as lots of other themes you can use as routes into the text, including: Prejudice Revenge Money
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Merchant of Venice--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTOR William ShakespearePolly Findlay STARRING Royal Shakespeare Makram KhouryPatsy FerranJamie BallardJacob Fortune-LloydJames Corrigan A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him. Polly Findlay (Arden of Faversham, 2014) directs Shakespeare's uncompromising play with Makram J. Khoury, one of the most celebrated actors in Israel, in his RSC debut as Shylock. The cast also includes Patsy Ferran as Portia, also making her RSC debut following her role as Jim in Treasure Island at the National Theatre and Jamie Ballard, returning to the RSC as Antonio, following Written on the Heart and Measure for Measure (2011). The play is frequently staged today, but is potentially troubling to modern audiences because of its central themes, which can easily appear antisemitic. Critics today still continue to argue over the play's stance on the Jews and Judaism. Characters Antonio – a prominent merchant of Venice in a melancholic mood. Bassanio – Antonio's close friend; suitor to Portia; later the husband of Portia Gratiano – friend of Antonio and Bassanio; in love with Nerissa; later the husband of Nerissa Lorenzo – friend of Antonio and Bassanio; in love with Jessica; later the husband of Jessica Portia – a rich heiress; later the wife of Bassanio Nerissa – Portia's waiting maid – in love with Gratiano; later the wife of Gratiano; disguises herself as Portia's clerk Balthazar – Portia's servant Stephano – Portia's servant Shylock – a miserly Jew; moneylender; father of Jessica Jessica – daughter of Shylock, later the wife of Lorenzo Tubal – a Jew; friend of Shylock Launcelot Gobbo – servant of Shylock; later a servant of Bassanio; son of Old Gobbo Old Gobbo – blind father of Launcelot Leonardo – slave to Bassanio Duke of Venice – authority who presides over the case of Shylock's bond Prince of Morocco – suitor to Portia Prince of Arragon – suitor to Portia Salarino and Salanio (also known as Solanio) – friends of Antonio and Bassanio[1] Salerio – a messenger from Venice; friend of Antonio, Bassanio and others[1] Magnificoes of Venice, officers of the Court of Justice, gaolers, servants to Portia, and other attendants and Doctor Bellario, cousin of Portia
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Hello Guys, The most awaited video or movie is here. The Mercahnt of venice by william shakespeare. The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play written by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice named Antonio defaults on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender, Shylock. It is believed to have been written between 1596 and 1599.
Although classified as a comedy in the First Folio and sharing certain aspects with Shakespeare's other romantic comedies, the play is most remembered for its dramatic scenes, and it is best known for Shylock and his famous "Hath not a Jew eyes?" speech on humanity. Also notable is Portia's speech about "the quality of mercy". The Merchant of Venice tells the story of Antonio, who borrows money from the Jewish moneylender Shylock in order to pay his debts. As part of his promise to Shylock, Antonio promises him a pound of flesh if he cannot repay. Set in Venice, this play is a great way to explore justice and law as well as lots of other themes you can use as routes into the text, including: Prejudice Revenge Money
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Merchant of Venice--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DIRECTOR William ShakespearePolly Findlay STARRING Royal Shakespeare Makram KhouryPatsy FerranJamie BallardJacob Fortune-LloydJames Corrigan A rich merchant, Antonio is depressed for no good reason, until his good friend Bassanio comes to tell him how he's in love with Portia. Portia's father has died and left a very strange will: only the man that picks the correct casket out of three (silver, gold, and lead) can marry her. Bassanio, unfortunately, is strapped for cash with which to go wooing, and Antonio wants to help, so Antonio borrows the money from Shylock, the money-lender. But Shylock has been nursing a grudge against Antonio's insults, and makes unusual terms to the loan. And when Antonio's business fails, those terms threaten his life, and it's up to Bassanio and Portia to save him. Polly Findlay (Arden of Faversham, 2014) directs Shakespeare's uncompromising play with Makram J. Khoury, one of the most celebrated actors in Israel, in his RSC debut as Shylock. The cast also includes Patsy Ferran as Portia, also making her RSC debut following her role as Jim in Treasure Island at the National Theatre and Jamie Ballard, returning to the RSC as Antonio, following Written on the Heart and Measure for Measure (2011). The play is frequently staged today, but is potentially troubling to modern audiences because of its central themes, which can easily appear antisemitic. Critics today still continue to argue over the play's stance on the Jews and Judaism. Characters Antonio – a prominent merchant of Venice in a melancholic mood. Bassanio – Antonio's close friend; suitor to Portia; later the husband of Portia Gratiano – friend of Antonio and Bassanio; in love with Nerissa; later the husband of Nerissa Lorenzo – friend of Antonio and Bassanio; in love with Jessica; later the husband of Jessica Portia – a rich heiress; later the wife of Bassanio Nerissa – Portia's waiting maid – in love with Gratiano; later the wife of Gratiano; disguises herself as Portia's clerk Balthazar – Portia's servant Stephano – Portia's servant Shylock – a miserly Jew; moneylender; father of Jessica Jessica – daughter of Shylock, later the wife of Lorenzo Tubal – a Jew; friend of Shylock Launcelot Gobbo – servant of Shylock; later a servant of Bassanio; son of Old Gobbo Old Gobbo – blind father of Launcelot Leonardo – slave to Bassanio Duke of Venice – authority who presides over the case of Shylock's bond Prince of Morocco – suitor to Portia Prince of Arragon – suitor to Portia Salarino and Salanio (also known as Solanio) – friends of Antonio and Bassanio[1] Salerio – a messenger from Venice; friend of Antonio, Bassanio and others[1] Magnificoes of Venice, officers of the Court of Justice, gaolers, servants to Portia, and other attendants and Doctor Bellario, cousin of Portia
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The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare | Act 1, Scene 1
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice explained with scene summaries in just a few minutes!
Professor Regina Buccola of Roosevelt University provides a...
William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice explained with scene summaries in just a few minutes!
Professor Regina Buccola of Roosevelt University provides an in-depth summary and analysis of Act 1, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice.
Download the free study guide and infographic for The Merchant of Venice here: https://www.coursehero.com/lit/The-Merchant-of-Venice/infographic/
A parable illustrating the consequences of greed and usury, William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is among the most controversial of his plays.
The comedy centers on Antonio, who has extended credit to his friend Bassanio so that he may pursue the beautiful Portia. But in order to do so, Antonio must use the services of Jewish money lender Shylock.
When Bassanio arrives to seek Portia’s hand in marriage, he finds that money will not be enough. Portia’s father has created a challenge to choose a suitor for her. He has set up three caskets, or boxes. The man who chooses the casket with Portia's portrait inside gets her hand. Luckily, he chooses correctly.
Unfortunately, when Antonio’s ships are lost, Shylock takes him to court in an effort to collect on his debt—which, in the absence of monetary compensation, will take the form of a pound of flesh.
When Shylock will not agree to mercy, Portia disguises herself as a lawyer and finds that should Shylock take Antonio's blood, which is not part of the contract, his own life will be forfeit. Since it is impossible to take a pound of flesh without spilling blood, Shylock's claim is void. The result finds Shylock losing his fortune to Antonio and the state.
This comedy is often characterized as blatantly anti-Semitic, which is supported by the rampant anti-Jewish sentiment of the day. While to modern eyes this reads as astonishingly stereotypical, the play remains valuable for its somewhat sympathetic depiction of the slings and arrows endured by European Jews.
Famous playwright William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice was written around 1596-97 at the height of his career. Borrowing from existing Italian and medieval stories for the characters and basic plot, his characterization of the Jewish Shylock and “Christian” Venetians highlights social, religious, and moral tensions of the time.
The Merchant of Venice contains many powerful symbols including rings symbolizing the strongest of human bonds, flesh representing life which is more valuable when threatened, and gold symbolizing power and status. Other themes include appearances versus reality, worth, prejudice, and mercy.
Explore Course Hero’s collection of free literature study guides, Q&A; pairs, and infographics here: https://www.coursehero.com/lit/
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William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice explained with scene summaries in just a few minutes!
Professor Regina Buccola of Roosevelt University provides an in-depth summary and analysis of Act 1, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare's play The Merchant of Venice.
Download the free study guide and infographic for The Merchant of Venice here: https://www.coursehero.com/lit/The-Merchant-of-Venice/infographic/
A parable illustrating the consequences of greed and usury, William Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice is among the most controversial of his plays.
The comedy centers on Antonio, who has extended credit to his friend Bassanio so that he may pursue the beautiful Portia. But in order to do so, Antonio must use the services of Jewish money lender Shylock.
When Bassanio arrives to seek Portia’s hand in marriage, he finds that money will not be enough. Portia’s father has created a challenge to choose a suitor for her. He has set up three caskets, or boxes. The man who chooses the casket with Portia's portrait inside gets her hand. Luckily, he chooses correctly.
Unfortunately, when Antonio’s ships are lost, Shylock takes him to court in an effort to collect on his debt—which, in the absence of monetary compensation, will take the form of a pound of flesh.
When Shylock will not agree to mercy, Portia disguises herself as a lawyer and finds that should Shylock take Antonio's blood, which is not part of the contract, his own life will be forfeit. Since it is impossible to take a pound of flesh without spilling blood, Shylock's claim is void. The result finds Shylock losing his fortune to Antonio and the state.
This comedy is often characterized as blatantly anti-Semitic, which is supported by the rampant anti-Jewish sentiment of the day. While to modern eyes this reads as astonishingly stereotypical, the play remains valuable for its somewhat sympathetic depiction of the slings and arrows endured by European Jews.
Famous playwright William Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice was written around 1596-97 at the height of his career. Borrowing from existing Italian and medieval stories for the characters and basic plot, his characterization of the Jewish Shylock and “Christian” Venetians highlights social, religious, and moral tensions of the time.
The Merchant of Venice contains many powerful symbols including rings symbolizing the strongest of human bonds, flesh representing life which is more valuable when threatened, and gold symbolizing power and status. Other themes include appearances versus reality, worth, prejudice, and mercy.
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- published: 25 Oct 2019
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