Shylock in the Merchant of Venice is a display of anti-semitism and lack of justice. Also, Shylock is being made the antagonist of the story, while Antonio, a christian is the protagonist. The name Shylock gives me an overview of the character. Shy and lock are unpleasant words as they suggest the characteristics of a miser, shying away from human warmth and locking away his money.
Anti-semitism refers to the discrimination of the Jews. Throughout the play, Shylock has been the one who was cunning, evil. Even his own daughter and servant abandoned him. Also, during the court room scene, Shylock was once again shown as a hated person and he lost everything in the end. In Act 1 Scene 3 where Antonio spat at Shylock and made racist remarks such as calling Shylock a dog. However, Shylock cannot do anything about it as this was a common sight during the 16th century Venice.
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