desire to destroy others, or in the hopes of elevating

themselves. Many people may only act "villainous" in

reaction to the way they have been treated in the past.

Shylock the Jew is the villain or antagonist in the play The

Merchant of Venice. Shylock mistreats Antonio the

Christian, his daughter, Jessica and Launcelot. The first

person Shylock mistreats, is Launcelot. He mistreats this

servant by complaining behind Launcelot's back of his

laziness. Shylock says, "The patch is kind enough, but a

huge feeder, Snail-slow in profit, and he sleeps by day More

than the wildcat. Drones hive not with me.. ..His borrowed

purse." 1 Shylock also acts villainous towards Launcelot by

acting belligerent towards him. "Who bids thee call? I do not

bid thee call." 2 Shylock mistreats this man beca

3 Jessica considers her home to be hell, and she calls

If I forgive him!" 5 Shylock feels justified in exacting revenge

Launcelot is deciding whether or not to leave him. Shylock

else, it will feed my revenge...The villainy you teach me I will

Shylock, the villain. Shylock is the villain of The Merchant

breathing; no tears but o' my shedding."4 Salerio makes the

He orders her to: "Lock up my doors; and when you hear

the drum... ..But stop my house's ears-I mean casements.

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Approximate Word count = 628
Approximate Pages = 3 (250 words per page double spaced)