Shakespeare Uncovered

“The Merchant of Venice” with F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that characterized Europe in Shakespeare’s time.

“The Merchant of Venice” Preview

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F. Murray Abraham untangles the controversies surrounding “The Merchant of Venice,” addressing the ubiquitous anti-Semitism that characterized Europe in Shakespeare’s time.

Previews + Extras

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    The Tangle of Love and Money

    S3 E2 - 3m 12s

    Shylock’s relationship with his daughter Jessica, complicated by love, money and their inability to truly understand each other, becomes explosive.

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    Hath Not a Jew Eyes?

    S3 E2 - 2m 25s

    Pushed to the edge, Shylock passionately insists that Jews are no different than any other people, with common humanity, feelings – and desire for revenge.

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