Shakespeare For All

The Merchant of Venice Part 3: The Language

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In Part 3, Professor Stephen Greenblatt offers close-readings of some of the play’s most significant scenes. You’ll get an in-depth look at the powerful relationship between Antonio and Bassanio, the climactic confrontation between Antonio and Shylock in the court, and the hard-edged poignancy of the play’s most famous speech: “Hath not a Jew eyes?”

Speeches and performers:

  • Antonio, 1.1, “I pray you, good Bassanio, let me know it …” (Scott Ripley)
  • Shylock, 3.1, “He hath disgraced me …” (Ray Dooley)
  • Portia, Antonio, and Shylock, 4.1, “Tarry a little …” (Katy Stephens)
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