Question

Do you think Shylock is a villain or a tragic figure in the play? Give reasons for your answer.​

Answer 1

Answer. Shylock can be considered as both a villian and a tragic figure. **Based on the villanous side of him, it is natural for us,the readers, to consider him to be a villian because of his despicable attitude towards Bassanio and Antonio. ... He hates Christians and Antonio specifically due to his behavior towards him.