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The Differences between Venice & Belmont.
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The Differences between Venice & Belmont In the play "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare the settings could not be more adverse, they are set in the most opposite atmospheres. One of the settings is named "Belmont", this is Portia's house.... the hero of the play. Whilst the other setting is "Venice" where Shylock... The evil character lives. Portia is a witty and clever character that endears herself to the audience by saving Antonio from Shylock's clutches; Whilst Shylock is evil and bitter. I agree with the book, "The times of Great Shakespeare" which says that Shylock is "fighting a loosing battle against his persecutors". The play is about when good and evil clash. Belmont is a pleasant and peaceful place compared to Venice, Which is busy and depressing, this atmosphere is created in the readers mind by the continual prejudice and vengeful attitude portrayed by the characters. In...
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