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I've run into a bit of a wall, guys. I have several
different topic ideas, but none of them really seem viable.
I've pretty much decided that I want to talk about Shylock
from The Merchant of Venice. He's a
surprisingly complex villain: he's definitely not a good person, but this is
due, in large part, to circumstances, and, depending on who you talk to, is a
very sympathetic character.
Here's the TL;DR version of my topics--please read further
for an exploration of ideas.
-Viewing Shylock the
Jew in terms of racism
-Viewing Shylock the
Jew as a deconstruction of the Jewish-Christian power relationship
-Yes, Shylock is a
deconstruction; why did Shakespeare write him this way?
-Comparing/Contrasting
Shylock with other instances of prejudice, for example, Othello
-Shylock as he is
viewed across time and space, and how this relates to the character
Feedback and/or ideas would be appreciated. Topics expanded on after the break.
