Grade-IXPrepared by

Ms POOJA BATRAPAWAR PUBLIC SCHOOL KANDIVALI

Play settings• Venice: in the late 1500 (16th century)

associated with business, home of tradesmen etc

• ‘Real’ world with practical aspect• Men are dominant• People here are greedy and vengeful

(revengeful)

Belmont

• site of Portia ‘s estate• A fairy tale of music and love goes on• Women are dominant• People here are characterized by kindness and

generosity.

Important points to remember

• Relationships: between men and women• How are the women treated?• How are the men treated?• The three caskets reflects the culture and legal

system of Venice.• Remembered for its dramatic scenes, is best

known for Shylock (hath not a Jew eyes) and Portia’s speech(quality of mercy)

Anti-Semitism(intense dislike for and prejudice against Jews)

• In the 16th century ,England Jews were persecuted(oppress)

• They were traditionally banned from living in England, after they were expelled from the country by king Edward in 1290

• Jews were forced to convert to Christianity in order to remain in the country.

• Shylock’s character is also taken

Themes

• Friendship and love• Racism • In this play ,women characters are strong,

witty and actually have depth