The Merchant Of Venice 2004 Shylock speech) HD
Summary
TLDRThe monologue from Shakespeare's 'The Merchant of Venice' is delivered with passion, as Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, contemplates revenge against Antonio for his mistreatment and the mockery of his people. Shylock questions the humanity of Jews, emphasizing their similarities with Christians and justifying his desire for retribution. The speech ends with a determination to seek counsel from Antonio, hinting at a plot to come.
Takeaways
- 🔍 The speaker is deeply offended and seeking revenge for perceived slights and humiliations.
- 🐟 The speaker uses a metaphor of 'bait fish with' to express disdain for the person who has wronged them.
- 💸 There is a strong emphasis on the financial impact of the wrongs done to the speaker, with mention of losses and gains.
- 😡 The speaker feels scorned and mocked by others due to the actions of the person they are speaking about.
- 🤝 The speaker believes their relationships have been negatively affected, with friends cooled and enemies heated by the situation.
- 🤔 The speaker questions the reason for their mistreatment, suggesting that it is solely based on their identity as a Jew.
- 🤝 The speaker asserts that they share the same human qualities and experiences as a Christian, challenging the basis for discrimination.
- 🗡 The speaker invokes the idea of 'an eye for an eye', indicating a desire for retribution in kind for the wrongs done to them.
- 🏠 The speaker suggests that they will seek out Antonio, presumably to discuss or confront the situation.
- 📝 The speaker ends with a determination to act on the lessons of villainy they have been taught, implying a plan for revenge.
Q & A
What is the speaker's primary motivation for seeking revenge?
-The speaker's primary motivation for seeking revenge is the humiliation and hindrance caused by another character, who has scorned the speaker's nation, mocked their gains, and laughed at their losses.
How does the speaker justify their desire for revenge in relation to their own suffering?
-The speaker justifies their desire for revenge by arguing that they have been wronged and humiliated, and that their suffering is no different from that of a Christian, implying that they should be treated with the same respect and consideration.
What does the speaker imply about the nature of the person who has wronged them?
-The speaker implies that the person who has wronged them is a villain, teaching the speaker the lesson of villainy, which they intend to execute in return.
What is the significance of the speaker's comparison between Jews and Christians in the script?
-The comparison between Jews and Christians is significant as it highlights the speaker's belief in the fundamental humanity and shared experiences of both groups, challenging the prejudice and discrimination they face.
How does the speaker address the issue of being treated differently because of their Jewish identity?
-The speaker addresses the issue by pointing out the similarities between Jews and Christians, emphasizing that they share the same physical and emotional experiences and should therefore be treated with the same respect.
What rhetorical device does the speaker use to emphasize the shared humanity between Jews and Christians?
-The speaker uses a series of rhetorical questions ('If you prick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh?') to emphasize the shared humanity between Jews and Christians.
What is the speaker's final decision regarding the person who has wronged them?
-The speaker's final decision is to seek revenge against the person who has wronged them, vowing to execute the villainy they have been taught.
Who is Antonio, and what is the speaker's intention regarding him?
-Antonio appears to be a character who is somehow involved in the situation. The speaker's intention is to speak with Antonio, possibly to discuss the matter of the revenge or to involve him in their plans.
What does the speaker mean by 'the instruction Antonio'?
-The phrase 'the instruction Antonio' likely refers to the advice or guidance that Antonio has provided, which the speaker intends to follow in their plan for revenge.
How does the speaker's speech reflect the theme of prejudice and discrimination?
-The speaker's speech reflects the theme of prejudice and discrimination through their discussion of being treated differently because of their Jewish identity and their challenge to the stereotypes and prejudices associated with it.
What is the tone of the speaker's monologue, and how does it contribute to the overall message of the script?
-The tone of the speaker's monologue is one of anger, frustration, and determination, which contributes to the overall message of the script by emphasizing the depth of the speaker's feelings and the seriousness of their intent to seek revenge.
Outlines
🔪 Revenge and Discrimination
The speaker expresses a deep desire for revenge against someone who has wronged them, citing personal humiliation and financial losses. They reflect on the universal human experience, questioning why they should be treated differently because of their Jewish heritage. The speaker argues for equality, stating that Jews and Christians share the same physical and emotional experiences. They conclude by emphasizing the need for retribution, likening it to a natural response to injury or insult, and suggest that they will seek it out, mentioning Antonio by name, implying he may be involved or affected by their plans.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Forfeit
💡Revenge
💡Disgraced
💡Mocked
💡Nation
💡Thwarted
💡Humility
💡Ressemble
💡Villain
💡Antonio
💡Christian
💡Jew
Highlights
The speaker expresses a strong desire for revenge, indicating a personal vendetta.
A comparison is made between the speaker's flesh and its use for bait, symbolizing a willingness to sacrifice for revenge.
The speaker feels deeply wronged and humiliated, suggesting a personal conflict with a character named Antonio.
The speaker's losses and gains are mocked, highlighting a sense of public ridicule.
The speaker's nation is scorned, indicating a broader conflict or prejudice.
Bargains are thwarted and friends cooled, suggesting a disruption of personal and business relationships.
Enemies are heated, implying that the speaker's situation has led to increased animosity.
The speaker questions the reason for the mistreatment, pointing to a perceived injustice.
A plea for understanding is made, as the speaker asserts their humanity and similarity to Christians.
The speaker challenges the notion of humility in the face of wrongs done to them.
A call to action is made to better the instruction given by Antonio.
The speaker's determination to execute revenge is clear, showing a resolve to act.
The mention of Antonio's house suggests a plan to confront or discuss the situation with him.
The speaker reflects on the universal human experiences, questioning why their suffering should be any different.
A rhetorical question is posed about the similarities between Jews and Christians when wronged.
The speaker contemplates the concept of revenge in the context of religious and social differences.
The transcript ends with a determination to meet with Antonio, indicating a forthcoming confrontation or discussion.
Transcripts
I'm sure if he forfeit you will not take
his flesh what's that good
for to bait fish with
all if it will feed nothing else it will
feed my
revenge he ha disgraced me and hindered
me half a
million laughed at my losses mocked at
my gains scorned my nation thwarted my
Bargains cooled my friends heated my
enemies and what's his reason I am a
jeuk had another Jew
eyes had another Jew hands organs
Dimensions senses affections
passions fed with the same
food hurt with the same weapons subject
to the same diseases healed by the same
means warmed and cooled by the same
winter and summer as a Christian is if
you prick us do we not bleed if you
tickle us do we not laugh if you poison
us do we not
die and if you Rong us shall we not
Revenge if we are like you in the rest
we will resemble you in
that if a Jew wrong a Christian what is
his humility
Revenge if a Christian wrong a Jew what
should his suffering be by Christian
example why
Revenge the villainy you teach me I will
execute and it shall go hard but I will
better the
instruction Antonio is at his house we
should speak with
him
yeah
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