The Merchant of Venice, Shylock and Modern Anti-Semitism


Created By

Sam E

16-18
English Literature

8 Hours

8 LESSONS

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE, SHYLOCK AND MODERN ANTI-SEMITISM

Academic Development

Course Overview

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Course Content


8 LESSONS

8 Hours Total Length

Merchant of Venice: Text and Performance.

“Hath not a Jew eyes?” Shylock in-depth.

Problematic Portrayals.

Modern Anti-Semitism and Shakespearean Context.

Representation, Judaism, Religion vs. Race.

Israel, The Globe 2012 and other Performative Protests.

Narrative, Character and Core of Questioning the Text.

Where Do We Go From Here?

KEY SKILLS

Literary Analysis

Performance Analysis

Character Study

Critical Thinking

Religion and Culture

Educator


Sam E
English and Drama Educator