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The Merchant of Venice – Appearance vs Reality / Deception and ulterior motives

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Appearance vs. Reality in The Merchant of Venice

The Merchant of Venice explores the theme of Appearance versus Reality. The theme is supported with many examples in the form of characters, events and objects.

During the discussion of the bond, Shylock says to Antonio “ I would be friends with you and have your love” and “this kindness will I show”. He pretends to be Antonio’s friend, but he has an ulterior motive, which is to take a pound of Antonio’s flesh from whatever part of his body he pleases. The underlying meaning is to kill him, and thus, although Shylock seems good-hearted, he is in truth, harbouring deceit. Shylock is manipulative and crafty as he tries to put up a show to deceive Antonio.

Jessica also feels sorry that Launcelot is leaving, because he as a good-natured “merry devil”, brought the only ray of sunshine to an otherwise gloomy place. Furthermore, Launcelot calls Jessica “most beautiful pagan, most sweet Jew”, signifying that he respects and admires her beauty. When Launcelot happens to meet his father, Old Gobbo, he appears to be a gentleman to him when in reality he is not. He played a tricks on his sand-blind father, for example, he gave confusing directions to Shylock’s house, called himself “young Master Launcelot”, and even declared that he was deceased. Old Gobbo must have thought that the man he was speaking to was highly intellectual, for he talked about “Fates and Destinies” and “Sisters Three”. That man was Launcelot, who was actually trying “confusions with him”. Launcelot is playful and clownish although he possesses a touch of pride and snobbery when he wants to taken for a young gentleman. Launcelot is sensitive, because when he sees that Old Gobbo is genuinely upset about his son’s supposed death, he reveals his identity. Jessica's wants to elope, for her house is "hell." She is constantly restricted, and is not allowed to look at Christians at the Masque, or listen to music, which to Shylock is “shallow froppery.” As to the "pull" factors, it is her love for Lorenzo and a longing for a free-spending life-style. Jessica disguises herself as a pageboy during her elopement with Lorenzo.

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Answer 2

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The Merchant of Venice: Appearance or Reality

In the world there are many things that appear to be one thing but in reality is the complete opposite. For example a sign or an advertisement can deceive people into thinking that there is a really good, working, used computer on sale or absolutely free burger combo. The characters of the play The Merchant of Venice deceive, are deceived many times. Although the play The Merchant of Venice appears to emphasize reality, this play actually emphasizes appearances and how appearances are a crucial component of this play.