Does Shylock really want a pound of flesh? Explainer. The Merchant of Venice - what he said and why.
Update: 2020-05-22
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In this episode I first explain the context in which Shylock found himself in Shakespeare's England, the restrictions on Jews and how he ended up a moneylender. Then I will read Shylock's explanation for why he demands a pound of flesh
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