Question

Create a short speech giving a view why Shylock is a villain or a victim?

I think he is a victim pls someone tell me a speech pls

Answer 1

Shylock was a discriminating person he want everybody to feel down why he filled up wow Antonio going through real life pain

Answer 2

Shylock is a combination of both victim and villain in The Merchant of Venice. He is a victim of discrimination and mistreated by Antonio and his daughter, Jessica. Shylock's greedy, vengeful nature is what makes him a villain, which helps drive the plot of the play.

Step-by-step explanation:

Shylock created a bond that stated if Antonio did not pay Shylock back, Shylock was able to cut out a pound of Antonio's flesh. ... -Shylock is seen as the villain of the play because he has Antonio sign a bond that primarily focuses on the pound of flesh that Shylock wanted to cut from Antonio.