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Shylock is My Name is Howard Jacobson’s clever and compassionate reimagining of The Merchant of Venice, centering on the character often relegated to villain status. Through Jacobson’s retelling, Shylock emerges as a fully realized protagonist with his own story, motivations, and moral complexity. The narrative explores themes of belonging, prejudice, justice, and the human cost of commercial society with wit and emotional depth. Jacobson’s sharp dialogue and contemporary sensibility bring new life to Shakespeare’s exploration of mercy, revenge, and identity. By shifting perspective, the adaptation invites readers to reconsider the original play and its treatment of marginalization and injustice. This retelling demonstrates how reframing a story can illuminate previously hidden dimensions and challenge our assumptions about character and morality.
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