Merchant Of Venice : Element Of Anti-Semitisim. This eleven-page graduate paper discusses the character of Shylock in "Merchant of Venice" with reference to anti-Semitic crusade that was going on in England at the time Shakespeare wrote his play. The readers should study the character from all perspectives in order to gain a better understanding of Shakespeare's intentions. 11 pgs. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pages: 11 Bibliography: 3 source(s) listed Filename: 9513 Merchant Venice Anti-Semitism.doc Price: 98.45