What is the significance of the title the bear?
The title is a reference to the insult that Popova deals Smirnov. It is in this moment that the absurdity of their dynamic reaches its peak. The comedy of the play is made rich by both characters pretending to be more than they are. In the play, Anton Chekhov pokes fun at Russian social conventions of his day.
What is it called when the main character is the title of the story?
(ɪpɒnɪməs ) adjective [ADJ n] An eponymous hero or heroine is the character in a play or book whose name is the title of that play or book.
Who is the merchant referred to in the title of the play The Merchant of Venice?
Antonio
Is Shylock a villain or a victim?
Just because Shylock has acted on revenge as most of us do, it doesnt make him a villain. He is simply just a victim to human emotions. After so much suffering, Shylock took Antonio to court so that he could get his part of the bond. Even more evidence to why Shylock should be classified as a victim, not villain.
How does Shylock die?
Shylock does not die in Merchant. However, he does see his punishment as worse than death. When the Duke gives him his first sentence (before Antonio suggests an alternative), Shylock pleads: In Act 5, she is still with Lorenzo in Belmont, and Antonio brings them news of their new-found wealth (via Shylock’s sentence).
Does Shylock convert to Christianity?
Antonio offers to return his share of Shylock’s estate, on the condition that Shylock convert to Christianity and bequeath all his goods to Jessica and Lorenzo upon his death.
Why does Shylock hate Antonio?
Shylock is a Jewish moneylender in Venice. He is unpopular with other characters who accuse him of practising usury. This means lending money with outrageously high rates of interest . The merchants, such as Antonio, curse and spit at Shylock because they believe this way of making money is immoral.
What is the conflict between Antonio and Shylock?
The conflict between Antonio and Shylock arises partly from religion and partly from economic causes. Antonio wants to borrow money from Shylock, who is employed as a moneylender. While he needs Shylock, Antonio also curses him.