Shylock — The Merchant of Venice Character Profile

About Shylock

Jewish moneylender who lends Antonio 3000 ducats under a bond for a pound of flesh. Driven by revenge after his daughter Jessica elopes with Lorenzo and converts to Christianity, he demands the forfeit in court. Defeated by Portia's legal loophole, he forfeits his wealth, is pardoned by the Duke, and forced to convert to Christianity.

Shylock — Character Profile

Quick Facts about Shylock

Nationality

[[Republic of Venice

Character Facts

Played by

Al Pacino

Appears in

The Merchant of Venice (2004)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (5)

• Shylock — related — Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes)
• Shylock — Conflict Arch Enemy — Antonio (Jeremy Irons)

  Bitter adversaries driven by historical prejudice and personal vengeance.

• Shylock — Family Father — Jessica (Zuleikha Robinson)

  Father-daughter relationship fractured by betrayal and religious conversion.

• Shylock — Conflict Judicial Opponent — The Duke (Anton Rodgers)

  Legal adversaries where the Duke holds judicial authority over Shylock's fate.

• Shylock — Conflict Adversary — Bassanio (Joseph Fiennes)

  Direct opponents in court where Bassanio's financial offers are rejected.

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