So I am here again, wanting an idea of how to post a meaningful post that would make sense in the near future. After learning much of The Merchant of Venice, I find out much about how the Jews suffered with much antisemitism going on between the Christians in the play. Even so, I can see how Shylock uses Bassanio's need of money to his own good: which is shown as a murderous intention when he asks for Antonio's pound of the flesh if the bond is forfeit. Yes, we all know Shylock is evil. He has a murderous intent to kill Antonio just because Antonio spouted some insults at him, and he can treat his own daughter so badly, she calls her house "hell". Shylock, portrayed as an evil Jew who only knows something called "vengeance", laughs at other peoples' misfortunes. Yet Shylock is the holder of Justice in this entire play. The first time I heard this, I was quite shocked. Shylock, seen as a villain in the play, is actually the holder of Justice? Quite a shocking revelation. Yet I cannot help but agree with Shylock's statement. "If you prick us, do we not bleed?" Do you agree with this statement made by Shylock? This statement basically means that all of us are equal. I agree with this statement because it is a valid statement that can stand. This statement, used when Shylock is being prejudiced against, is brought out as a form of self-defence and also a point for the Christians to note, that they are not the superior ones as they seem to be. This statement is a view of Justice. I do agree much with this point as this statement upholds impartiality, fairness and a just case. This statement stands out above the rest of the lines in the play as it is made by Shylock, who feels that he is being sinned against due to him being a Jew. Shylock may not be that merciless as the play puts it (written by a Christian during a time where Christians were the epitome of the era), and this statement might help him answer the question that he is not merciless: you do something bad to me, i do something bad to you, which is the main stance of a kiasu society desperate for greater gains. Yes, this quote has reminded me of the past where I felt the same thing too. "All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others" ~Animal Farm. Yes, this is what the world is made of. Nevertheless, you cannot be more equal than equal, which is why the system collapsed and got overthrown. Like this post. I have to to sleep already.
