文档介绍：MERCHANT of VENICE
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Author
William Shakespeare (baptized (洗礼) 26 April 1564; died 23 April 1616)[a] was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world‘s pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of about 38 plays,154 s, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
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background of creating
Between 1594 and 1598 , The power of the bourgeoisie is more strong, and the union between bourgeoisie and e into collapse temporarily. Shakespeare feel that his humanism ideal begins to contradict with realism of England.
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characters
Antonio
Shylock
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characters
Portia
Bassano
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characters
Other:
Portia
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character introduction
Antonio(businessman)
 valuing friendship,  not being afraid of death, but being submissive.
Shylock(businessman)
a dog in the manger, a miser, and a narrow-minded
man.
Bassano()
righteous and courageous, flabby.
Portia(genteel)
a learned , genteel and wise women
Duke()
just
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content
content
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feedback
Shylock is a Jew ,but he is oppressed and humiliated by Antonio , I think that shylock ‘s action is just a way of his resisting , He should not stand all the responsibility for his wrong behavior.
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appreciation
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