Shame on you, Shakespeare

Article Abstract:

William Shakespeare's play 'The Merchant of Venice' has proved fascinating to many people. However, it is possible to argue that this play contains two flaws. Shakespeare was misguided in focusing on the ability of the Jews to handle money, the less significant of the two main causes of opposition to Jews. Secondly, the speech beginning 'Hath not a Jew eyes?' can be interpreted as patronizing, self-pitying and extremely offensive. These words contain the implication of medieval Christian arrogance that took on the right to confer or withdraw humanity.

Criticism and interpretation, Shakespeare, William, The Merchant of Venice (Theater) (Play)

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Do you want to be in my gang?

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Television writer Tony Grounds does not feel that his drama 'Births, Marriages and Deaths' is necessarily a very strong comment about the current state of the UK, although it does have a political element. He believes that there is small part of himself in all three of the main characters. He feels that all original writing comes from somewhere within the writer's own experience. He has shown that he can write material other than comedy, but believes that all good drama unites tragedy and comedy.

Interview, Television writers, Grounds, Tony

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Viscount Lambert

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Banker and farmer Michael Lambert studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at New College, Oxford, England. He trained as an accountant, taking his articles with Deloittes and qualifying in spring 1939. He joined the Industrial Finance and Investment Co, but was ousted in a boardroom coup in 1971. He moved to Tuscany, Italy, where he devoted his time to restoring a large house and small farm. He succeeded as 3rd Viscount in 1989 following the death of his elder brother.

Obituary, Bankers, Lambert, Michael John

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