Lesson Plan

Playing Humanity: Comparing Shylock and Antonio

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Students read a scene of "The Merchant of Venice" and write remarks by Antonio and Shylock that indicate traits of their personalities. They enact both characters and discuss the treatment of anti-Semitism, bigotry, persecution and mercy.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Lesson Plans
Instructional Strategies
Research
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Year
2005
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