Mr. Gascons approach by inevitably focusing attention upon racial issues that were no concern of Shakespeare (he had merely, without particular rancor, cast as his villain a cartoon of a Jewish usurer) damages those themes and variations, all about love, chance, pity and destiny that are vital...
Shakespeare's The Merchant of Venice with full "radio theater" audio production. Read the text while listening to the play. This version includes: Complete audio production with period music and sound effects. Complete text of the play with side-by-side commentary. ...
“Wait!” said Portia, for the third time. “The law of Venice, says that if you plan to kill a citizen of Venice, you will lose everything that you own. Half of what you have will belong to the person you tried to kill, and the other half will belong to the duke.” ...
Roberta appeared on the stage.She took a deep breath and began to 1 .Now she was Portia, a strong–willed 2 in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.The theater was filled with people.She was speaking with a power she had never before experienced, the words flowing 3 from her. 4 , ...
Roberta appeared on the stage.She took a deep breath and began to 1 .Now she was Portia, a strong–willed 2 in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.The theater was filled with people.She was speaking with a power she had never before experienced, the words flowing 3 form her....