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The diverse interpreta- tions given by notable actors to the part of Shylock have their origin in a certain incongruity between the story that Shakespeare accepted and the character of the Jew as it came to life in his hands. Some actors, careful for the story, have laid stress on revenge, 150 SHAKESPEARE [ohaf.
cunning, and the thirst for innocent blood. Others, convinced by Shakespeare's sympathy, have presented so sad and human a figure that the verdict of the Court is accepted without enthu...siasm, Portia seems little better than a clever trickster, and the actor of Gratiano, who is compelled to exult, with jibe and taunt, over the lonely and broken old man, forfeits all favour with the audience. The difficulty is in the play. The Jew of the story is the monster of the mediaeval imagination, and the story almost requires such a monster, if it is to go with ringing effect on the stage. Shylock is a man, and a man more sinned against than sinning. He is one of those characters of Shakespeare whose voices we know, whose very tricks of phrasing are peculiar to themselves.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
The diverse interpreta- tions given by notable actors to the part of Shylock have their origin in a certain incongruity between the story that Shakespeare accepted and the character of the Jew as it came to life in his hands. Some actors, careful for the story, have laid stress on revenge, 150 SHAKESPEARE [ohaf.
cunning, and the thirst for innocent blood. Others, convinced by Shakespeare's sympathy, have presented so sad and human a figure that the verdict of the Court is accepted without enthu...siasm, Portia seems little better than a clever trickster, and the actor of Gratiano, who is compelled to exult, with jibe and taunt, over the lonely and broken old man, forfeits all favour with the audience. The difficulty is in the play. The Jew of the story is the monster of the mediaeval imagination, and the story almost requires such a monster, if it is to go with ringing effect on the stage. Shylock is a man, and a man more sinned against than sinning. He is one of those characters of Shakespeare whose voices we know, whose very tricks of phrasing are peculiar to themselves.
What to read after Shakespeare?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Raleigh, Walter Alexander, Sir, 1861-1922 to read onlineMoreLess
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