Overview
Character Name
Shylock
Gender
Male
Playing Age
Adult, Mature Adult
Role Size
Lead
Voice
Non-singer
Time & Place
Venice, 16th century
Analysis
Mid-40s to Late 60s. Shylock is an observant Jew, who has been forced to become a money lender. Because money lending was prohibited to Christians, but a necessary part of successful trading, the position was foisted upon the Jews. (For more information about
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