Shylock

Example Sentences

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On Thursday, he recalled discussing the physical characteristics of Jews and Arabs and making the point that “this portrayal of Shylock with the hook nose is just ludicrous.”

From New York Times

“The Merchant of Venice” gives voice to anti-Semitic animus, but Shylock’s spat-upon humanity is what gives the comedy its haunting depth.

From Los Angeles Times

So being able to play Shylock in this has been great.

From Washington Post

Portia doesn’t have much luck reasoning with Shylock, who is determined to exact his revenge.

From Los Angeles Times

He’d like to be “a hate figure, a Shylock,” but he wonders if he has the nerve.

From New York Times