The Merchant of Venice Reviews

“The Merchant of Venice The time ”

Written on: 25/08/2005 by rappinhood (12 reviews written)

The Merchant of Venice The time
Mid to late 16th century. There is tension between the Jews and the Christians. The Jews can lend money and demand interest; the Christians cannot.

The place
Venice, place of barges, canals and far more water than modern viewers will be used to; also home to a gaggle of bare-breasted prostitutes who appear occasionally

The players
Antonio, the merchant after whom the play and film are named: Jeremy Irons
His prot g , Bassanio: Joseph Fiennes
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