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Merchant of Venice
Book • 1600
The play revolves around Antonio, a wealthy merchant of Venice, who takes a loan from the Jewish moneylender Shylock to help his friend Bassanio woo the wealthy heiress Portia.
When Antonio's ships are reported lost at sea, he is unable to repay the loan, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh as per the bond.
The play culminates in a trial where Portia, disguised as a lawyer, intervenes to save Antonio's life.
The play explores themes of debt, mercy, and the complexities of human relationships in 16th-century Venice.
When Antonio's ships are reported lost at sea, he is unable to repay the loan, and Shylock demands his pound of flesh as per the bond.
The play culminates in a trial where Portia, disguised as a lawyer, intervenes to save Antonio's life.
The play explores themes of debt, mercy, and the complexities of human relationships in 16th-century Venice.
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Mentioned in 9 episodes
Mentioned by President Faust, referencing Portia's speech on mercy in the play.
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Voices of the Restoration #7 • Testimonies of "The Vision" • Dr. Gerrit Dirkmaat • July 7-13 • Come Follow Me
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Scott Adams when discussing the origin of the term 'Shylock' in relation to Trump's rally.
Scott Adams when discussing the origin of the term 'Shylock' in relation to Trump's rally.
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Episode 2889 CWSA 07/06/25
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David McWilliams when discussing the economics of Venice and its relevance to Shakespeare's works.
David McWilliams when discussing the economics of Venice and its relevance to Shakespeare's works.
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The Economics of the Merchant of Venice: Lessons from an Empire of Trade
Mentioned by Michael Knowles when discussing Trump's use of the term in a discussion about antisemitism.
Ep. 1768 - Did USAID Cause COVID?
Adapted and played by Tracey-Ann Oberman, set in the 1930s East End of London.
Sotheby's Talks | Shakespeare: A Man For All Time, with Tracy-Ann Oberman
Mentioned by the speaker in reference to Portia's speech.
Creation: Mercy Beyond Justice | Prof. John O'Callaghan
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Akhil Reed Amar when discussing mercy as a concept in law and its connection to Justice Breyer's ideas.
Akhil Reed Amar when discussing mercy as a concept in law and its connection to Justice Breyer's ideas.
Unpardonable
Mentioned as the playwright whose works were considered for adaptation by Orson Welles, including "King Lear", "Richard III", "The Merchant of Venice", "Measure for Measure", and "Julius Caesar"
The Cinema of Orson Welles by Peter Bogdanovich ~ Full Audiobook
