The Merchant of Venice evaluation action
2022-01-10 08:01
"The Merchant of Venice" embodies the style of Venice
.Many black backgrounds were used in the filming process, and the hazy, dark, and chaotic framing set a layer of tragic atmosphere that cannot be erased
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The film reflects the respect for the contract, the pursuit of justice, and the defense of public order and good customs
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In "The Merchant of Venice", the Christian businessman Antonio and his friend Bassanio have an extraordinary friendship
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In the film, Al Pacino perfectly shows Sherlock’s inner conflicts and struggles. His interpretation of Sherlock hopes to show favor to Christians and is full of resentment towards Christians. He is both devoutly loyal to Judaism, but not for the sake of life. Convert to Christianity without giving up Judaism. Sherlock explained by Al Pacino is just a struggling, sad old man who lost everything in the end
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Extended Reading
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Salerio: Why, I am sure, if he forfeit thou wilt not take his flesh: what's that good for?
Shylock: To bait fish withal: if it will feed nothing else, it will feed my revenge.
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Shylock: He hath disgraced me, and hindered me half a million, laughed at my losses, mocked at my gains, scorned my nation, thwarted my bargains, cooled my friends, heated mine enemies; and what's his reason? I am a Jew.